OwenLdn Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hey guys, I have only had my chicks for 3 days now- they are 3 Pekins and 1 Silkie aged between 8 and 10 weeks old. I have been keeping them inside at night in a large fish tank with a heat mat on one end, and during the day they have been outside in a rabbit hutch and run. They have Auboise substrate inside with some straw on the heated end of the tank. I noticed they had started sneezing saturday night- but assumed it was the dust in the straw as it often makes me sneeze- so i removed the straw but the sneezing continued- and now i can hear one of them sounds like a bubbly noise when they breathe- im assuming this is an infection? The Silkie has a bit of a wet beak around the nostril too. They seem bright in themselves tho but am a little concerned as they are so young. The silkie seems the worse but 2 other Pekins also are sneezing. I was wondering as I cant take the chicks to the vet till tomorrow now- is this something that Citricidal would clear up do you think or is this something when antibiotics are needed? Im not asking for a medical opinion just what you think? As I may be able to get Citricidal without a stressful (for the chick) trip to the vet. Thanks for your help Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I understand they are vulnerable to infectious bronchitis when young but will respond with antibiotics so guess that needs to be the vet. Good luck and hope they are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sorry Owen, I don't have any experience of chicks. However, going by what Plum has suggested, I would recommend a vet visit. If it is infectious bronchitis, it can travel to their ovary and cause problems with egg laying when older - my girl with egg peritonitis might have developed it because of IB. Good luck, hope you can get them sorted out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I would take them to the vet asap. Youngsters can succumb very quickly to respiratory infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenLdn Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Oh dear- my vet has said they are fully booked until tomorrow evening- so I booked it for then. Do you think I should go else where? Or treat it as an emergency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sorry to hear the vet's busy!!! I would personally think it's pretty important that they get seen by a competent vet as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenLdn Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi everyone, Well im back now from the vet- he says they have Co-sigh-tus (thats how he pronounced it- im sure thats not how its spelt. Looking through the Omlet disease list the nearest I can find is called Coccidiosis - but he called it the common Chicken cold- and Coccidiosis doesnt read like thats what it is. So not sure if I have go this correct- any ideas anyone? Anyhow- whatever they have- they are now on Baytril- 2 drops twice a day- which is good news- and they are going back in a week. Very pleased that it hopefully this is easily curable- i was worried about the little ones- and was the best £20 ive spent in a long time. Im treating all 4 chicks even though only 2 are sneezing. Thanks for your help- will keep you updated on how they get on. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Great news . Baytril is commonly used and is very quick working so best wishes for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Choryza? I hope they are soon on the road to recovery. I would let the breeder know that s/he is selling sick birds and drop large hints about recompense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Good news that it's easily treatable!! Wonderful to be able to put your mind at rest! Well done Owen, go chickies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
