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I have noticed that one of my chick seems to shiver when I pick it up away from the light. The chick is almost fully feathered though. It also seems to be breathing hard. I have never had this happen. Is it sick?
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Where are you located? Newcastles is usually not found in the US, at least the exotic type. If it is exotic Newcastles, you should cull, but I would first try to determine for sure what it is. Is there any gasping, gurgles, or neck twisting? Maybe it is something less serious. Please list all symptoms. Here are some links about Newcastles Disease:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/birdbiosecurity/end/
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/pou..._infections/newcastle_disease_in_poultry.html
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