Chick opening and closing beak. Eyes closed. Can't peep only cough

[Swbertrand1]

Good news is always nice to start the day with I hope she continues to improve!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

The vet said that she might have a deep respiratory issue. We're treating her with antifungal and antibiotics. She has an appetite.View attachment 2753518
And some friends.
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Is the chick still doing well today, and are her symptoms receding? Hope so!

 

[Blazinga]

Is the chick still doing well today, and are her symptoms receding? Hope so!

She's still two days in weight behind the other's, but her breathing is less strained. She mostly coughs every now and then. Appetite is good. She even peeped and struggled some when I picked her up.

 

[Swbertrand1]

She's still two days in weight behind the other's, but her breathing is less strained. She mostly coughs every now and then. Appetite is good. She even peeped and struggled some when I picked her up.

Don't worry about her weight. She'll catch up in time once she's feeling better. It's good that her breathing is better, coughing less, and that her appetite is up. Awesome!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

She's still two days in weight behind the other's, but her breathing is less strained. She mostly coughs every now and then. Appetite is good. She even peeped and struggled some when I picked her up.

Vet recommend anything like drinking a little NutriDrench to support her? That's extra calories and some nutrients. But I agree with @Swbertrand1 that she'll probably catch up once she gets ahead of the infection.

 

[Blazinga]

Today she gained 0.4 oz which is back on track. She is no longer gasping and now only coughs every now and then. Her behavior is more exploratory. She has been pecking at the ground in curiosity. My only concern is this upright stance she takes occasionally.

 

[Blazinga]

Looking good, she was marching around the desk while medications were prepared.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Looking good, she was marching around the desk while medications were prepared.

Excellent and steady progress it seems! Very glad here!

 

[Blazinga]

She's been stumbling around a bit while walking. We'll call the vet on Monday.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

She's been stumbling around a bit while walking. We'll call the vet on Monday.

Hope whatever this is now is treatable. It's good you have the vet to ask.