does my chicken have gapeworm or a respiratory issue?

[luckysamara199]

hello, I really wanted some feedback and information on my chicken drizzalls. He is 2 months old, a golden laced polish. I noticed I few days ago when he eats, he stretches out his neck and hisses and gasps for air. At first I thought he was just choking but it started happening constantly everytime he eats. And when I pick him up he stretches his neck out and gasps. I don’t know what to do I need help, it hurts seeing him like this

 

[FeatherTay]

I don’t know who to tag.... @Tonyroo? maybe he can help

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could he be adjusting his crop content? Chickens raise their heads and open their mouths to move stuff around in the crop. It's seen more after they eat.

 

[MTR]

Possible heat? My chickens kind of pant in the heat - I’d think it would affect eating.

 

[luckysamara199]

Could he be adjusting his crop content? Chickens raise their heads and open their mouths to move stuff around in the crop. It's seen more after they eat.

I’m not sure but maybe. What would explain the hissing? or is that normal?

 

[luckysamara199]

Possible heat? My chickens kind of pant in the heat - I’d think it would affect eating.

but it’s not warm where I live we’re still in fresh temperatures. The temperature goes up around June or July

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I’m not sure but maybe. What would explain the hissing? or is that normal?

I'm not sure about the hissing. Is it showing any signs of a respiratory illness? Discharge? Sneezing?

 

[luckysamara199]

I'm not sure about the hissing. Is it showing any signs of a respiratory illness? Discharge? Sneezing?

maybe just sneezing their poop looks normal it’s just white with brown other than that I don’t see any illnesses

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

maybe just sneezing their poop looks normal it’s just white with brown other than that I don’t see any illnesses

How are they being kept? Chicks need good air circulation. At 8 weeks they should be outside? Make sure not to keep them too warm, or shut up too tight. Sneezing can be because of dust, which chickens produce a lot of.

 

[luckysamara199]

they started living outside about 3 weeks ago. They live in a chicken coop that takes place in dirt. It has an upstairs which is where they sleep, I have a blanket as their bedding for now while I look for pine shavings.