Opening beak constantly

[Lucy H]

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

She hasn't done it since yesterday night so dont know if I can capture a vid what do I need to do?

 

[Lucy H]

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?

Yes they have been outside

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

So you're saying that her symptoms have stopped? That's actually a good thing. But just do what I said and separate her, keep her warm, etc. Grab a video as soon as you see her doing it. They way they gasp actually helps determine the cause. Keep watch for new symptoms. But hopefully it's just something minor, and you won't have a problem!

 

[Lucy H]

So you're saying that her symptoms have stopped? That's actually a good thing. But just do what I said and separate her, keep her warm, etc. Grab a video as soon as you see her doing it. They way they gasp actually helps determine the cause. Keep watch for new symptoms. But hopefully it's just something minor, and you won't have a problem!

No symptoms are still going on but other chick isnt really sleeping on her I will catch a vid! Thank you for all your help it really means alot

 

[Molly Mojo]

Is she panting? Or does it look like she is gagging?

 

[Lucy H]

Is she panting? Or does it look like she is gagging?

I dont really know opening mouth and tounge is going up and down

 

[Lucy H]

Is she panting? Or does it look like she is gagging?

Panting but more heavy breathing

 

[Molly Mojo]

I use a few small flare bowls with lids and just full with ice. Just set near you her and see if she gets closer.

I also add a little ice to the water a few times a day.

See if it is a heat issue and go from there. Is she holding her wings out a bit? Not the normal relaxed by sides.

 

[M Brennen]

I would suggest that at two weeks old they would still reguire the temps. To be faily warm, so it sounds like a case of net feeling well.

 

[M Brennen]

Another thought, she doesn't have something stuck in her mouth that she is trying to dislodge?