Panting chick.

[wdeployedwife1]

Good evening. I have a chick question. My 5-day-old polish chick is the only chick in the brooder who walks around panting. I have checked the temperature, and it's fine. She's eating, drinking, and acting normal otherwise. Her eyes and nose are clear, so I am clueless. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Peeps61]

She may be warmer than she needs to be. Try lowering the temp. a bit and see if that helps. They will all bunch up together to get warm if it's too cool for them. Panting usually is a way to regulate body heat.