Bubble under chick wing

[TrustJesus]

Does anyone know what would cause an air bubble under a chick’s wing and what we should do about it?

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

I like the name Trust Jesus! Ok, do you know if your chick had an accident that could've caused it? When did you first notice the bubble? Let me see if @Eggcessive is around.

 

[TrustJesus]

I like the name Trust Jesus! Ok, do you know if your chick had an accident that could've caused it? When did you first notice the bubble? Let me see if @Eggcessive is around.

 

[TrustJesus]

I just noticed it while giving the chicks a look over. No injuries that we know of. Seams healthy otherwise but must cause discomfort cause she doesn’t like to be held around wings. She’s about 3 weeks old. Hatched at home.

 

[TrustJesus]

I just noticed it while giving the chicks a look over. No injuries that we know of. Seams healthy otherwise but must cause discomfort cause she doesn’t like to be held around wings. She’s about 3 weeks old. Hatched at home and didn’t have it when I looked at them a week or two ago.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Is it eating normally? Drinking, pooping?

 

[TrustJesus]

Seems to be, though I’de have to separate her to be sure. Vent looks clean. Eyes & nose normal. Breathing is fine. Is this caused by anything contagious? Should she be quarantined? I’ve never seen anything like it.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

I'm wondering if it's some sort of infection or fluid build up. I'm no help in that area. @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock ? Any advice?

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

To be on the safe side, it wouldn't hurt to isolate her in case the others may peck at the bubble.

 

[Eggcessive]

It might be a leaking air sac, also called subcutaneous emphysema. Birds have air sacs all over the body which is part of their respiratory system. A bump or injury can cause one to rupture. As long as she is in no distress, I would just watch it and it will hopefully be reabsorbed back into the body. If it gets very large, just can insert a needle into it and pull the air out with a syringe or press it out with just a needle.