Why does my chick look like she's panting?

[ChickyMomm]

Could it be because the heat lamp is too close to her? I have two chicks and one looks like she's panting, and the other is acting completely fine.

 

[GitaBooks]

It could be because they are too hot, as chickens pant when they are hot, but it could also be that she has a respiratory problem.

Panting: Beak open, rapid breathing, wings held out, staying away from the heat light.

Trouble breathing: Open mouth breathing, clicking or gurgling while breathing, hunched up and under the heat-light, lack of energy.


I hope she's alright. If she really is panting, try raising the heat light or providing more room for them to escape the heat.

Best of luck!

 

[ChickyMomm]

Oh thank you! She's not hunched or making any gurgling sounds so I'm very thankful for that! I guess it is the lamp, then. I'll raise it immedeatly. I turned it off a few minutes ago to let it cool before I raise it, and she seems to be a bit more comfortable now.