Respiratory

[CrAsh456]

I have 1.5 week old chicks. This morning when I came out to check on them, I noticed 1 of my barred girls opening her beak and closing it, like she was trying to breath. She did it a couple times. I went inside to get my phone, so I could try to video it. By the time I got back out, she wasn't doing it anymore. I still separated my 3 barred girls. I've been now sitting with them for an hour and none of them have done it again. What's the chance it's not a respiratory issue and she was just too hot?

 

[Eggcessive]

Chicks can gasp for air, or they can pant, and they can adjust their crops by stretching the neck. I would not separate them from the others unless you see more signs of illness. Other signs of respiratory illness are watery/bubbly eye, sneezing, or swollen eyelids. Where you get these chicks? Were they from and hatchery or feed store that is supplied by feed stores?

 

[CrAsh456]

Chicks can gasp for air, or they can pant, and they can adjust their crops by stretching the neck. I would not separate them from the others unless you see more signs of illness. Other signs of respiratory illness are watery/bubbly eye, sneezing, or swollen eyelids. Where you get these chicks? Were they from and hatchery or feed store that is supplied by feed stores?

Okay, thank you. I got them from Tractor Supply on Wednesday, March 5th.

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you have a heat source for them, and is there a thermometer on the floor under the heat source to make sure they are not overheated? They will pant if they are too hot. At 1.5 weeks they need a temperature of around 80-85. Make sure they have a cooler spot and room to get away.

 

[CrAsh456]

Do you have a heat source for them, and is there a thermometer on the floor under the heat source to make sure they are not overheated? They will pant if they are too hot. At 1.5 weeks they need a temperature of around 80-85. Make sure they have a cooler spot and room to get away.

I do have a heat source and a thermometer. It has been around 90-80. They also have a cool spot to get away from the heat, if need be.

 

[Eggcessive]

It sounds like everything is good. If you see anything else that looks like gasping, get them drinking some electrolytes since that can be a sign they are possibly dying. Good luck with your babies.

 

[CrAsh456]

It sounds like everything is good. If you see anything else that looks like gasping, get them drinking some electrolytes since that can be a sign they are possibly dying. Good luck with your babies.

Thank you!!!