HELP! 3 Day Old Chick Sneezing Like Crazy

[DaniMH]

I have a 3 day old silkie chick who just today has started sneezing uncontrollably. About 12 hours ago one of my chicks has started sneezing. He sneezes about 1 to 60 times a minute! As in continuously. He has no other symptoms: doesn't look lethargic, he's running around, eating and drinking, eyes look normal and no nostril discharge. The poor thing is even sneezing while he tries to sleep!

The brooder is clean with pine shavings, clean water and food. Kept at 89-90F. They don't look cold.

Can somebody please help?

 

[Judy]

It may just be the dust and dander they make, or its "nose" may have gotten irritated. Make sure they have plenty of fresh air exchanging in the brooder. And make sure it's big enough that they can get away from the heat if they want. Some litters are dustier than others.