Yabadabadoo
Songster
Hi there. I have a week old chick I purchased from a reputable hatchery (along with 16 friends). For the first time my chicks didn’t fare well in shipping and I lost three in the first 72 hours. Last night this chick seemed lower energy (see video:
) and this afternoon/evening she is gaping and sneezing(?) regularly and often (it sounds like a squeek). She doesnt seem interested in food and her crop is pretty empty (whereas the rest of the flock are eating nonstop). I have raised chicks several times before but never dealt with this (respiratory infection?) and appreciate any advice.
Photos of my setup below. One end of the brooder is 90, one is 77, with brinsea heating places and a reptile pad. Littler is pine pellets that was offgassed before chicks were added. Chicks are eating chick starter and have both electrolytes and plain water available.
Poop seems normal although we have had issues with pasty butt this time also (only minimal in the past). It also took am extra day for chicks to get to us (typically one night but this time two).
Thank you in advance.
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Photos of my setup below. One end of the brooder is 90, one is 77, with brinsea heating places and a reptile pad. Littler is pine pellets that was offgassed before chicks were added. Chicks are eating chick starter and have both electrolytes and plain water available.
Poop seems normal although we have had issues with pasty butt this time also (only minimal in the past). It also took am extra day for chicks to get to us (typically one night but this time two).
Thank you in advance.
Ok