Are My Chicks Sick? All Help Greatly Appreciated.

[Darkwish]

Hello. I noticed today that my chicks are sneezing and have liquid droppings. Are they sick?? Please help.

 

[Darkwish]

And how soon should I get them to a vet?
Please help!

 

[RAST]

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/livestock-and-pets/chicken-disease-prevention-basics.aspx
Read this and see if any apply.

 

[cafarmgirl]

Hello. I noticed today that my chicks are sneezing and have liquid droppings. Are they sick?? Please help.

Maybe, maybe not. More information is needed. Are they eating/drinking normally and are they active? Are their eyes clear? It is normal for chicks to sneeze occasionally and not every poop is going to be solid. There are many different kinds of "normal" chicken poops and some of those are of a runny, brown, stinky variety!

What to watch for are birds that obviously do not feel well, stand around puffed up, not eating/drinking normally, wet, snotty sneezes, coughing...that sort of thing. Consistent runny poop and poop with blood in it is another issue and does require treatment asap.

 

[Darkwish]

RAST, I don't think it's any of those. Thanks.

Cafarmgirl,
They're actuve. A bit more hyper than usual. But they haven't been out of the brooder all day, so that may be the reason for that. They're roosting on the edge of it now. Sometimes violently flapping, but I think they're just slipping on the thin edge.
Anyways, yes they've been drinking. Haven't really seen them eat, and the food seems to be at the same level. Their eyes are clear looking. And yeah, they're pooping solids and wets. The sneezes are dry.
So, I'm probably just a paranoid first-time mama hen?