chris170284 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 hi i have a sick day old chick at first she appeared to be lethargic couple of hours after i put her in the brooder so i assumed she might need water as she was one of the first out so i thought mabey it was dehydrated but when i tried to give it some water it wouldnt take it so i used a small pipette and it drank down a couple of drops but now the chick is gasping as if struggling to breath i think maybe some water may have gotten in air ways its still alive not chirping or moving much other than the gasping is there anything i can do to try clear airways many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hi sorry to hear this chick may have been exhausted from hatching or may have other issues going on personally I would dispatch it if It was older and I thought fluid was in its lungs I would hold it upside down for short bursts but don't think this would be that good for a chick leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris170284 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks.yeah i did consider dispatching but i worked with it for a bit cleared the fluid his breathing normal now chirping aswell still lathargic tho so u mite be right could just be exhasted ive pooed it bak in the brooder with the rest ill keep an eye on it and asses the situation in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 You would normally keep chicks in the hatcher for up to 24 hours Chris. They have to absorb the yolk sac so don't need food or water and will start eating and drinking when they feel the need. Your brooder temperature may possibly be a bit too cold for it as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
