RUSH HELP Gasping chick.........

[aurorarose25]

I already lost one that was gasping last night. It sits there and gasps, I do beleive its an infection. I put some vetrx in warm water stired and used a qtip to put it on its nostrils, also gave some yogurt. Anything else I can do. Its my only blue silkie..

PLEASE HELP!!!!

 

[kathyinmo]

Since you have more than one with the same symptoms, I am wondering if it is worms? Have they been wormed? What kind of bedding do you have?

 

[Hollywood Chickens]

try feeding egg yolk

 

[Judy]

I would think gasping would indicate a respiratory infection. There are many possibilities. Here is a place to start researching:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=185608

 

[aurorarose25]

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I don't think they have been dewormed I give them a little DE. I use pine shavings.

 

[Katy]

How old are they? In a brooder? In a pen?

 

[aurorarose25]

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about 3 weeks or so, not fully feathered yet. I keep them in a brooder of sorts.

 

[Beau coop]

What is you bird's poop like?

 

[aurorarose25]

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I am not sure it was in with the others.

 

[Katy]

Do you still have a heat lamp on them? Is it possible they're overheating? Are they panting or gasping?