2 of 4 chicks gasping Help!

[PnppleUpsdDwnChk]

I have 4 chicks, Sebright, unknown Bantam, Sapphire Sky, and Gl Wyandotte all about 3 weeks old. The Sapphire Sky began gasping at about 1 1/2 weeks and stopped (so we thought), she gasps lightly about 3 times,then stops and starts again then stops for most of the day but will start up again later. I looked some stuff up on it and thought since it wasn't happening all the time she was overindulging or a respiratory problem. She also pecks at the air/nothing frequently but we think it's her personality. We've been monitoring and now the and unknown bantam has done the same thing. They don't gasp all day but throughout the day, and it starts up again. Could this be a coincidence? Theyll be 4 weeks in about 5 days. All are very active and playful chicks they eat and drink as they should and are curious.

 

[Rose the Legbar]

What are you using for a heat source? Can they get away from the said heat source into a cool zone? What is their bedding?

 

[PnppleUpsdDwnChk]

I have a secured heatlamp and monitor the temp with a thermometer, they have a large dog cage and the cool side is around 75°, they have tsc pine woodchips for bedding! I also let them roam the room they are in frequently which is about 70°

 

[Rose the Legbar]

What kind of bulb are you using, I have heard that some bulbs burn off a coating that can cause issues.

 

[PnppleUpsdDwnChk]

Im not sure exactly, but its the impeckables starter kit heat lamp which they say is 120v 250 watt type r bulb and has a gaurd, Thank you!

 

[Rose the Legbar]

I am unsure of what it could be as that all seems fine to me. @Eggcessive @azygous

 

[PnppleUpsdDwnChk]

I am unsure of what it could be as that all seems fine to me. @Eggcessive @azygous

Thats okay, its confusing to me also, I appreciate it!

 

[azygous]

Chicks gasp when they are too hot and can't shed excess heat.

Chicks in a brooder in a warm room may not need much added heat, especially as they near three weeks of age.

 

[Eggcessive]

What is the warmer side temperature? They should have about 80 degrees in the warmest spot, and a cooler side less than 75. Decrease by 5 degrees each week. How far away is the heat lamp? Being too warm can cause gasping. Is there any pasty butt problems? Respiratory problems may cause bubbles in one eye, gasping, sneezing, or nasal drainage.

 

[PnppleUpsdDwnChk]

Chicks gasp when they are too hot and can't shed excess heat.

Chicks in a brooder in a warm room may not need much added heat, especially as they near three weeks of age.

Okay, thank you I will lower the heat and see how they do! I appreciate it a lot!