Why are chicks sneezing?

[SilkieSanctuary]

I have 4 easter eggers that I go from a farm supply store. They are 2 weeks old and on a non-medicated, organic chick starter. They have been sneezing for about five days now with no discharge. Yesterday I did notice a little moistness under one chicks nostrils and this morning two of them had it. It is just a tiny bit and they are still sneezing. Is this nothing or a disease? Is there any way to treat them? I have been putting vetrx under their wings and on their nostrils. I am very concerned because I don't want to spread any disease to my adult flock. Any help is much aappreciated!!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It could be dust but I would look closely at the ventilation.
What is the brooder setup?
What size is the brooder? What kind of bedding?

 

[SilkieSanctuary]

It could be dust but I would look closely at the ventilation.
What is the brooder setup?
What size is the brooder? What kind of bedding?

I use a plastic bin that is 25 gallons. The bedding is straw. They were on my top floor for a little over a week and now they are in my basement and then they got wet nostrils.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Perhaps it is mold in the straw. It is pretty common.
That can cause aspergillosis among other things.
I would completely clean out the brooder using a mild bleach solution.
Pine shavings or sand would be a better bedding option.
Can you put a fan over the brooder to get some air movement?

 

[SilkieSanctuary]

Perhaps it is mold in the straw. It is pretty common.
That can cause aspergillosis among other things.
I would completely clean out the brooder using a mild bleach solution.
Pine shavings or sand would be a better bedding option.
Can you put a fan over the brooder to get some air movement?

Bleach won't hurt them? Yes I will put a fan.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Well you have to take the chicks out first. Then dry it out. You're only using bleach at a 1:10 ratio with water. It shouldn't leave residue on plastic.