Sneezing chicks

[Chickengirl209]

Sneezing issues
I have a flock of week old Black Australorps. When I got them from our local feed store, one had been sneezing. Then two, and now all of them. Sometimes when they sneeze it is dry, other times a tiny bit of snot comes out. (Mostly dry)
Otherwise, they seem healthy. Active, eating, drinking. Being stinkers, etc.
They are in a cardboard brooder, with pine shavings.
I’ve been alternating normal water with an electrolyte/probiotic mix.

I don’t think the ventilation is bad. It seems to me to be more of some virus. Will they be fine? Any ideas as to what it is?
Also, I am getting chicks this coming next week. Should I keep them apart?
Thanks for input in advance!

 

[Chickengirl209]

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[rosemarythyme]

Sorry I haven't dealt with respiratory issues before.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sneezing issues
I have a flock of week old Black Australorps. When I got them from our local feed store, one had been sneezing. Then two, and now all of them. Sometimes when they sneeze it is dry, other times a tiny bit of snot comes out. (Mostly dry)
Otherwise, they seem healthy. Active, eating, drinking. Being stinkers, etc.
They are in a cardboard brooder, with pine shavings.
I’ve been alternating normal water with an electrolyte/probiotic mix.

I don’t think the ventilation is bad. It seems to me to be more of some virus. Will they be fine? Any ideas as to what it is?
Also, I am getting chicks this coming next week. Should I keep them apart?
Thanks for input in advance!

Active, eating, drinking, being stinkers...
Doesn't sound too severe.
Unless symptoms worsen, then I would just observe and monitor for now.
Make sure ventilation is very good in your brooder (photos of your setup may be helpful). Chicks, feed, bedding are quite dusty, so sometimes they sneeze or even get a bit of food or water in the nostrils.

If it is a virus, then there's no medication to give anyway, it would just be supportive care - seeing they are eating/drinking, staying warm, have fresh air, etc. - What you are already doing.

 

[maechicky]

Sneezing issues
I have a flock of week old Black Australorps. When I got them from our local feed store, one had been sneezing. Then two, and now all of them. Sometimes when they sneeze it is dry, other times a tiny bit of snot comes out. (Mostly dry)
Otherwise, they seem healthy. Active, eating, drinking. Being stinkers, etc.
They are in a cardboard brooder, with pine shavings.
I’ve been alternating normal water with an electrolyte/probiotic mix.

I don’t think the ventilation is bad. It seems to me to be more of some virus. Will they be fine? Any ideas as to what it is?
Also, I am getting chicks this coming next week. Should I keep them apart?
Thanks for input in advance!

My chicks have been sneezing too with the same symptoms. Not sure how yours are doing now, but I have been putting 1-2 drops of VetRx between their shoulder blades. It doesn’t cure anything, just helps with the symptoms! I’d give it a try if you can get some of it. Your feed store should have some!

 

[maechicky]

Also, I am getting chicks this coming next week. Should I keep them apart?

Yes, keep them apart! You do not want to have your entire flock sneezing.