Just got my first chicks Friday, 1 of them has an air bubble on neck, anyone with prior experience w

[mncmitchell]

Hello everyone! I just got my chicks on Friday and I have noticed an air bubble on the right side of my new hampshire reds neck above her wing. If anyone has had prior experience with this situation I would really appreciate some advice.

 

[drumstick diva]

could you post a photo so we can see it? Is it large or small. moveable or stationary? Does it look at all like an abcess?

 

[mncmitchell]

this is the bet pic I could get. She is very figidity. It looks just like an air bubble you can see through it.

 

[mncmitchell]

I have read a few different things like to leave it alone and it will go away. Someone else wrote to pull the air out with a needle. I don't want to so anything unless it is an educated decision.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, mncmitchell, and

! Great to have you aboard! I've not experienced the issue you are having with your chick. Good luck to you!

 

[James the Bald]

I agree with the advice in post #4 above... the last thing you want to do is poke it and run a chance of infection.
I hope your chick gets well soon.
James

 

[Eggcessive]

It could be an air bubble that will absorb on it's own. Do not try to pull the air out with a needle. I

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a picture in a thread I follow. Look at post 17129: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/729605/the-natural-chicken-keeping-thread-ots-welcome/17120

 

[CherishHolland]

I would leave it be and keep an eye on it if it increases in size that is when I would worry. Best of luck and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!