Week-old chicks sneeze after treat

[chickenzz]

We sometimes offer the chick starter as a treat with a little water mixed in. The water is absorbed by the feed. They love it and it's been very useful as a distraction.

This time we removed the moistened feed when they started sneezing.

The chicks also seemed to be getting some food stuck to their beak in their enthusiasm and then were wiping their beaks off on the wood shaving bedding.

We have not had any issues with sneezing before and their breathing sounds normal.

Is damp starter unsafe?
Should we be worried?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

As long as the damp feed hasn't gotten rancid or moldy it should be fine.
Wiping the beak on shavings is normal, they have no hands to clean off their beak

 

[chickenzz]

As long as the damp feed hasn't gotten rancid or moldy it should be fine.
Wiping the beak on shavings is normal, they have no hands to clean off their beak

Thank you for the peace of mind!

All the babies seem normal and active today.