Chiks has trouble sleeping

[dellena]

So for the past 2 days i noticed that my chick has a wierd breathing pattern, none of my other birds do this, and he is already smaller and weaker compared with others, im scared that he may have grape worms and i cant find flubenol anywere for sale online, are there any alternatives for baby chicks?

 

[azygous]

This chick may be a failure to thrive. They often have genetic defects in internal organs. The little guy may have a defective cardio pulmonary organs and is having trouble getting enough oxygen. It may have other digestive issues that prevent efficient nutrient take-up, thus the size issue.

I can close to 100% say it's not gape worm.

 

[azygous]

Things that might help to strengthen a chick would be special feedings of high protein and high carbs to pump calories into it. Poultry Nutri-drench for a few days in its water or sprinkled over food can help improve nutrient absorption.

Foods easy to digest and high in protein are cooked egg, crumbled tofu, baby food, baby bird formula from the pet store.

 

[dellena]

Then I don't think its gape worm...

I wish I could help you more. Maybe @azygous @Wyorp Rock or @Eggcessive can help you more?

I think he was cold (we let them outside for a little bit) lets see how he is tomorrow and maybe i'll make an update?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I think he was cold (we let them outside for a little bit) lets see how he is tomorrow and maybe i'll make an update?

What was the temperature outside?

 

[dellena]

What was the temperature outside?

im not sure but i think it was between 16-20 celsius, but the others were not cold, it was a mistake on my part, i think.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

yep, that's pretty bad it has to be... how old are your chicks?

3 weeks. So it should be fine, if they weren't out for too long.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

3 weeks. So it should be fine, if they weren't out for too long.

But if they were out for, say, more than ten minutes, it may have just gotten chilled.

 

[dellena]

3 weeks. So it should be fine, if they weren't out for too long.

the were out for an hour and 20-30 minutes i think more or less

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I've never heard of grape worms, do you mean gape worm? Is s/he stretching out his/her neck? How old is this chick? How long have you had it? It may have a respiratory disease.

What do you use for bedding? What is the temperature in the brooder?