katelwil
Songster
- Apr 16, 2021
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Hey guys. I have a new chick, about 1 week old (just a guess) that is having a hard time breathing (clicking and taking deep breaths). It also has a very swollen butt. I noticed the breathing first, and then the butt. Everything else about the chick is normal. It is not an issue with the heat as all of its buddies are perfectly content with no problems. In regards to the butt being swollen I don't think it's pasty butt, I've gone through several threads that talk about swollen butts, but none have any answers. Truthfully, I'd compare it to a ruptured air sac, in the way it looks.
There are several chicks in the brooder but I'm pretty sure the poo from this chick in particular was normal, I will try and keep a close eye to confirm this.
It is eating fine, getting around fine, just having a bit of a hard time breathing.
Could it be a respiratory issue?
I currently have electrolyte water for them with ACV and just put a very small of terrimycin on its eye. (I read that antibiotics can be helpful for respiratory issues & had it on hand. Hopefully that's okay)
Any feedback would be much appreciated!
There are several chicks in the brooder but I'm pretty sure the poo from this chick in particular was normal, I will try and keep a close eye to confirm this.
It is eating fine, getting around fine, just having a bit of a hard time breathing.
Could it be a respiratory issue?
I currently have electrolyte water for them with ACV and just put a very small of terrimycin on its eye. (I read that antibiotics can be helpful for respiratory issues & had it on hand. Hopefully that's okay)
Any feedback would be much appreciated!