week old chicks with breathing problems

[dadsgirl]

i had a hatch of 8 chicks, 2 are cochins , and at 2 days old they have started breathing (panting) continously, don't seem to be eating or drinking (very little ) and just sleep alot, does anyone know what this might be and what i might could do to save them- i have taken them away from rest of the hatch.

thanks, angie

 

[staggerlee]

Are they too hot?

 

[Mahonri]

Got a thermometer in there?... may be too warm.?

 

[purecountrychicken]

Yeah,,sounds like they are too hot. Should be 95 degrees,,,no more.

 

[birdlover]

Also, they need to be in a place where they can get away from the heat. Is your brooder like that?