R3M1X
Chirping
So this morning, I received my batch of day-old chicks through the mail (I wish it were possible to physically get them from the hatchery because I dislike putting the babies through that stress). They all seemed good and chipper with no signs of immediate issue. I gave them food and water as soon as I got back home and put them under a heat lamp. After a little bit 1 or 2 seemed a little lethargic but nothing to worry about just yet since I figure it was just them adjusting. They seemed to be doing better now, but I am always keeping an eye on all of their actions.
Starting late afternoon, one of my other chicks that seemed to be one of the healthier ones started breathing heavily. Like breath movements that take up the whole body almost. She seems to have some sort of respiratory problem such as fluid where their isnt supposed to be fluid.
She appears to be eating and drinking still.
Now recently within the last hour or so, I noticed a possible lump on the right neck/"shoulder" area on another chick who seems more lethargic than the rest but does seem to eat and drink still. The lump of that is what it is concerns me because when I was hatching chicks earlier this year those that had developed similar issues ended up dying. At the same time this one looks slightly different than the others.
I know there is not much that can be done, but if there is anything that could help please let me know.
Thank you!
Starting late afternoon, one of my other chicks that seemed to be one of the healthier ones started breathing heavily. Like breath movements that take up the whole body almost. She seems to have some sort of respiratory problem such as fluid where their isnt supposed to be fluid.
She appears to be eating and drinking still.
Now recently within the last hour or so, I noticed a possible lump on the right neck/"shoulder" area on another chick who seems more lethargic than the rest but does seem to eat and drink still. The lump of that is what it is concerns me because when I was hatching chicks earlier this year those that had developed similar issues ended up dying. At the same time this one looks slightly different than the others.
I know there is not much that can be done, but if there is anything that could help please let me know.
Thank you!
