Hello I bought 2 RIR chicks yesterday, but I noticed one is "coughing"........? It sounds like a beak hitting metal or something...........I looked into its nose and see tiny greenish dots that appear to be boogers. What sickness is this? What is the cure? Please help! I don't want to lose a chick! If you need more info, feel free to ask me! Thanks in advance! (Please hurry) Edited to add: Oh, I made a mistake! It was actually more of a sneeze! She also has some runny nose. She also vomits a saliva-like fluid sometimes. Although she has this sickness, she doesn't show much weakness. She eats and drinks. Very sorry!
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Whoops.......hehe, sorry! Didn't see that one! Here are some info: Breed: Rhode Island Red, Standard Age: Day-old Weight: Quite light, sorry! Don't have a working weighing scale.... Behavior: Looks fine, eating and drinking, but makes little sneezes from time to time. The nose is a bit runny. She also vomits saliva-like fluid sometimes. Trauma: None Possible cause: Overcrowding in the poultry shop brooder, Improper cleaning and exposure to dust and gases from vehicles while in the store Diet: Chick Crumbles and Water with Vitamins with antibacterial action Poop: Normal Treatment so far: Antibacterial Vitamins in the water Intended Treatment: Visit the poultry shop for some medication Picture: Chick is sleeping - don't want to disturb! I'll try to get a pic in the morning I tried to answer as many as possible - sorry for some missing info! I'll try to get more answers. Thanks in advance!
hmmm...I am not understanding the reference to the vitamins with "antibacterial action" ... do you hae a product name for me (need to know about any meds you are giving) Is the chick starter medicated? have the birds been vaccinated for anything?
