I think my chick has allergies!

[katie1313]

Hi all!
I had a hatch in September 2018 and all came out fine except this one little guy. He came out sneezing, has a little puffy face, struggles for air. I didn’t put him down thinking he would get over it. Now, almost 5 months later, he is still sneezy and struggles for air, though not as bad as he was, and about 1/3 the size of his hatch mates. I moved him out of the brooder into his own cage in my bedroom at about two weeks and that made a huge difference. I have used Vet RX and I don’t think it made much difference. All the other chicks are fine. I think he’s allergic to chickens! Lol
Do they make chicken allergy meds? Or something I could give to him to help him breathe easier?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Damaged lungs could make them more susceptible to dust and ammonia smells. Chickens do best where they can get fresh air. Sounds like they are in your house?

 

[ChickNanny13]

oldhenlikesdogs maybe be correct, some issue with his lungs or whatever bedding you have in your brooder? Got a picture of your brooder, possible the ventilation not as free flowing as your bedroom. Since he does better in your house/bedroom, maybe a "house" chicken