Sneezing Week Old Chicks!

[lena_]

The breeder may have a respiratory disease in their flock and the stress of the move has brought out the symptoms. If the birds start to develop nasal discharge or bubbles in the eyes you should start them on Tylan 50. @azygous can help you.
My flock has a respiratory disease (MG or ILT) and you wouldn’t be able to tell just from looking at them. They are very active, alert, & most importantly healthy and happy.

So I'm assuming respiratory disease is just a chronic thing that stays in the flock? And when something 'triggers' the symptoms it can be harmful. I'll try find Tylan in NZ, but it may be costly. Thanks for the help. Aside from the sneezing, they seem healthy and happy.
Do you have any idea why some clear watery discharge flew out of the chicks nostrils? It didn't smell at all.

Also when I press my ear to either one of the chicks I can hear a very faint popping noise, Should I be concerned?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

So I'm assuming respiratory disease is just a chronic thing that stays in the flock? And when something 'triggers' the symptoms it can be harmful. I'll try find Tylan in NZ, but it may be costly. Thanks for the help. Aside from the sneezing, they seem healthy and happy.
Do you have any idea why some clear watery discharge flew out of the chicks nostrils? It didn't smell at all.

Also when I press my ear to either one of the chicks I can hear a very faint popping noise, Should I be concerned?

Chickens will be carriers of the disease for life and it will stay in your flock. Bio security would dictate that you keep a closed flock and not give away or sell your birds. The nasal discharge I have seen in my own flock when I first brought them home. I’m sure it was brought on by the stress of moving. You can put some Nutri Drench or electrolytes in their water to give them a boost. I don’t know if the popping sound is cause for concern. Hopefully some experts will chime in soon.
Good luck and hang in there. We’re rooting for you.

PS. When did you get these chicks?

 

[lena_]

Chickens will be carriers of the disease for life and it will stay in your flock. Bio security would dictate that you keep a closed flock and not give away or sell your birds. The nasal discharge I have seen in my own flock when I first brought them home. I’m sure it was brought on by the stress of moving. You can put some Nutri Drnech or electrolytes in their water to give them a boost. I don’t know if the popping sound is cause for concern. Hopefully some experts will chime in soon.
Good luck and hang in there. We’re rooting for you.

PS. When did you get these chicks?

I got them on Saturday last week.

 

[WVduckchick]

Don't panic just yet. They could just be adjusting to their new home and new situation. I understand your situation with the heating. Have you considered some type of "cave" like an elevated shelf, with the hot water sitting (safely) on top, that they can crawl under? Do they seem to stay up against it for warmth, or do they run around a lot? Also, are you feeding the same thing the breeder was? A change in feed can cause upset and mixed reactions. Also, newspaper isn't the best for little feet to stay firm. They tend to slip and slide a bit. Can you use towels or old t-shirt, or something else available?

You are doing great by asking for suggestions and advice. Hopefully with all the knowledge here, someone will touch on something that will help.

Pics would be awesome, if you can post some, just because who doesn't like to see cute chicks?

 

[lena_]

Don't panic just yet. They could just be adjusting to their new home and new situation. I understand your situation with the heating. Have you considered some type of "cave" like an elevated shelf, with the hot water sitting (safely) on top, that they can crawl under? Do they seem to stay up against it for warmth, or do they run around a lot? Also, are you feeding the same thing the breeder was? A change in feed can cause upset and mixed reactions. Also, newspaper isn't the best for little feet to stay firm. They tend to slip and slide a bit. Can you use towels or old t-shirt, or something else available?

You are doing great by asking for suggestions and advice. Hopefully with all the knowledge here, someone will touch on something that will help.

Pics would be awesome, if you can post some, just because who doesn't like to see cute chicks?

Thanks! A cave is a good idea! Currently they have to sit on top of the hot water bottle to stay warm. The breeder was feeding some kind of traditional Chinese food(like cabbage or something), but it made their poop really stink so I switched to chick starter.

I'm busy at the moment, but when I can i'll see about making a cave. Would toilet paper be okay for their feet?

Yesterday I posted a tread with my worries about cocci because they had something iffy in their poop, a sort of orangey pink glob. I was told that it was most likely intestinal lining. Today I got another poop like this, which made poor me panic again, however it's tiny and looks nothing like blood.

I took these pics with my webcam two days ago, enjoy!

Heres some pics of yesterday's iffy poop (Its pretty hard to see, just an orangish pink area in the poop)

 

[lena_]

I made a cave and they love it! It's adorable!

 

[lena_]

Gahh! They keep sneezing! They'll sneeze about twice every half hour or twenty minutes, and I keep finding orangish-pink stringy stuff or globs in their poop(Intestinal lining?). Honestly this is getting ridiculous! Should I treat for Cocci, I'll have to order some treatment, and the nearest I can find is in the south island and it'll cost alot to ship...
@WVduckchick @Brahma Chicken5000 @casportpony @azygous

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Gahh! They keep sneezing! They'll sneeze about twice every half hour or twenty minutes, and I keep finding orangish-pink stringy stuff or globs in their poop(Intestinal lining?). Honestly this is getting ridiculous! Should I treat for Cocci, I'll have to order some treatment, and the nearest I can find is in the south island and it'll cost alot to ship...
@WVduckchick @Brahma Chicken5000 @casportpony @azygous

Oh no! I’m no expert but the experts will chime in shortly.

 

[WVduckchick]

Adorable chicks!
I’m not sure about the poop, it does look a little odd, but if treatment is expensive and hard to get, I guess you have to weigh your options. Moving them to chick starter was great, so that could have caused the change in poop. The sneezing is concerning so keep an eye on them. They are beautiful.
Paper towels would be fine to put in the brooder floor. Do you have wood shavings or something to change to when they get older? Do you have a coop for them later?

 

[FishMtFarm]

Yes! Treat for coccidiosis cause the stress of being ill or the illness itself can bring it on. It won't hurt or have negative effects on them even if they don't have it. If they are sneezing but are alert and eating, I wouldn't worry. Let their little bodies build an immunity to it so it doesn't keep popping up every time they get stressed. Wanna keep them hardy and not jump in for antibiotics unless it's an absolute must.