Opening beak constantly

[Lucy H]

Hi everyone! My 2week old chick has been opening and shutting her beak constantly all today. Been very tired all today but eating and drinking is fine! She has just been sleeping and opening her beak all day I'm a little bit worried! I have read it's to cool them down but there in my living room and it's not hot in here? All the others are themselves but shes not. Is there anything I can do for her to help? Any advice is useful Thank you!

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

What is your temp in the brooder? Could you post a picture of her opening her mouth? It might not be panting (which they do to keep cool) but rather gasping (an indication of a respiratory illness).

 

[Lucy H]

What is your temp in the brooder? Could you post a picture of her opening her mouth? It might not be panting (which they do to keep cool) but rather gasping (an indication of a respiratory illness).

Hi my brooder hasn't been on! But is around 80 81 82 she has been opening it even wider and been putting her tounge up and down! Here you go THANK YOU !

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

That doesn't look too much like labored breathing. You can usually tell if she can't breathe. Look out for sneezing/coughing, too. If she starts pulling her neck forwards and opening/closing her beak constantly to get air, then you should be concerned about an illness. But her nostrils and eyes look clear, so just watch her to make sure it doesn't get worse. But it sounds like you're doing everything right, just keep her toasty with lots of water and food (and keep an eye on her poops too)! You can give her electrolytes if you want, as well.

 

[Lucy H]

Hi my brooder hasn't been on! But is around 80 81 82 she has been opening it even wider and been putting her tounge up and down! Here you go THANK YOU !

ALSO ONE OF THE OTHER CHICKS HAS BEEN SLEEPING ON HER+

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

lol they do love cuddles

 

[Lucy H]

That doesn't look too much like labored breathing. You can usually tell if she can't breathe. Look out for sneezing/coughing, too. If she starts pulling her neck forwards and opening/closing her beak constantly to get air, then you should be concerned about an illness. But her nostrils and eyes look clear, so just watch her to make sure it doesn't get worse. But it sounds like you're doing everything right, just keep her toasty with lots of water and food (and keep an eye on her poops too)! You can give her electrolytes if you want, as well.

Ok I have been noticing Alot of sneezing! What are electrolytes?

 

[Lucy H]

lol they do love cuddles

Yes but she full on sleeps on top of her and then struggles for air!

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

Ah, now that is an illness. Can you post a video?

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

Here's a good homemade recipe, just mix it all and give it to them:
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons molasses OR 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon potassium chloride* (optional)

It shouldn't be in replacement of their water, but rather it addition too. You can give it to her in a dropper if you like, but you need to be careful not to choke her. For now, separate her out from the other chicks. You don't want them catching whatever she has. Watch for any more symptoms that might narrow down the problem. Have they ever gone outside before?