Sneezing and ruffled feathers. Vet time?

[Eggmaker12]

I have two 4 1/2 week old chicks. A light Brahma and a barred rock. They both have what I think is ruffled feathers and are sneezing. I do have vetrx and I am doing that 2 times a day. They are eating and drinking and pretty active. I have an appointment with the vet on Saturday but is there anything I can try to avoid the vet??

 

[AltonaAcres]

Do they have a heat source? Do you have pictures of them? Chicks periodically sneeze for no apparent reason just like people do. Are yours sneezing more than 3-5 times a day? Are their feathers rumpled all the time or just when they are resting?

 

[Eggmaker12]

Do they have a heat source? Do you have pictures of them? Chicks periodically sneeze for no apparent reason just like people do. Are yours sneezing more than 3-5 times a day? Are their feathers rumpled all the time or just when they are resting?

I just added 2 photos. They do have a heat source as well as shade. I was just with them for 30 minutes and only 1 sneezed. I wouldn’t say it is constant. Mostly when they are lying the feathers are all out. I’m new to this and hopefully just over reacting.

 

[AltonaAcres]

They look fine to me. Unless they spend most of their time standing with their head down, wings droopy, and feathers puffed up, I wouldn't be worried. I totally get it though! Having chicks can be stressful!

 

[Celeste Cannon]

I don't think you need to worry. I toootally understand stressing over new chicks, they probably just get a bit cold when they're out. I remember when mine were babies I knew it would be time to take them back to the brooder when they started sneezing. As for the feathers, they're probably just growing in and spacing out a bit.