1 week old baby chick possibly sick

[Ivyblaze]

one of my 1 week old pullets is not acting right. She is standing and the best I can describe it is gasping for air through her mouth?? She is not isolating herself from the rest and calls for help from them when she is removed. Is she sick? Is this something that will pass on it's own?? she is still active but I am worried...I have no idea what to do for her.

Thanks

 

[Ivyblaze]

Wow not a single response! makes me sad

 

[Jstall]

Did you have your chicks vaccinated? It sounds like she is having a reaction to the vaccine.

 

[Ivyblaze]

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Yes I had them vaccinated because everyone has told me that is important to have done....if she is having a reaction what do I do?
Thank you for responding

 

[VioletandBodie]

until someone comes with better advice keep her warm and full of fluids.

 

[Ivyblaze]

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I sat vigil with her all day yesterday and lastnight feeding her water with electrolytes in it by dropper...she did eat a little feed lastnight so I'm still hoping at least she is still hanging in there...

 

[VioletandBodie]

im not finding anything, maybe try calling the hatchery you got them from or vet?

 

[Ivyblaze]

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Just gave her a tiny bit of Tylan she seems to be improving little by little...gave her a tiny bit of penicilan last night very tiny amount so I'm crossing my fingers

 

[Denninmi]

There isn't a lot different you can do -- keep her warm, give her fluids with electrolytes, maybe some sugar water for energy, and antibiotics and hope for the best.