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Why is my baby chick gasping, unbalanced, and breathing fast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Hi my baby chick is not doing so well he or she is gasping for air and is loosing it's balance please help me I'm a new chick owner a beginning please I want her or him to get better and is also rapidly breathing what should I do

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 17th, 2017

Volt may have a respiratory infection, nutritional deficiency or trauma. The symptoms described are non-specific with multiple potential causes An exam with your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian would be strongly recommended to diagnose the exact cause. In the meantime, keep Volt warm and as stress free as possible.

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