little sneezes OH NO!

[misspoppins]

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Mine do that too! They spill their feed EVERYWHERE. Ugh...

Mine have also been doing the sneezing thing.

But it's only one chick and it doesn't happen ver offen. Hmm...

 

[Wynette]

Make SURE and DOUBLY sure and TRIPLY sure that they are dry. It doesn't take much moisture for chicks to show respiratory symptoms. THey need to be in a draft free place, but they DO need air ciculation. Also, they can easily dump over a waterer, and when shavings are wet, this could cause a problem.

Are there any chemicals nearby? I had a batch that I brooded in the garage once, and I noticed they began to sneeze the 2nd day I moved them there. I finally figured out it was due to the chemical smells in the garage (gas, welding fumes, etc.).

Blue Seal is a good brand; is it medicated?

Watch them closely for signs of them getting lethargic or not eating. I'm not a proponent of using antibiotics just because they seem sick, but you'll get varying opinions on it.

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[pips&peeps]

Where did you get the chicks?

If you have cleared all other possibilities, it may be a mycoplasma developing and you should use LS 50, it is specifically developed for chicks and mycoplasmas.

You can get it from First State Veterinary Supply.