Sick emu chick?

[ollyclarkson]

Hi all,

I've got a 3 week old emu chick that started coughing up a bit of fluid yesterday?! Its clear and doesn't smell. He does seem a bit mopey but seems to get over it and then it comes back a few hours later? Does anyone know what it is/what to do? Should I get him some antibiotics?

Thanks,

Olly

 

[chrismahon]

If it was a chicken I'd say it might be bronchitis Olly, in which case antibiotics will only sort out secondary infection and not the actual virus. Guess a vet needs to take a look. I would have expected some smell in the discharge though? There is also a heart condition that can cause that.