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2 week old chick sneezing

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If you’ve got a 2-week-old chick who’s been sneezing like she’s auditioning for a poultry version of a sneeze competition, you’re not alone! Sneezing in chicks can be fairly common, especially if they’re exposed to dust or allergens—like when you switched her bedding from pine shavings to pellets. It sounds like your little feathered friend is otherwise healthy, since she’s eating, drinking, and her eyes and nostrils look normal. While it’s frustrating that the vet didn’t witness her sneezes, it’s good they checked her vitals and found nothing alarming. Keep an eye on her, and if the sneezing persists or worsens, don’t hesitate to seek further advice. Welcome to the whimsical world of chick ownership—where every sneeze can spark both concern and curiosity!

I have a 2 week old chick. She has been consistently sneezing (~1 sneeze per minute) for 2 days. Her eyes and nostrils look normal (no discharge or crust), and she is otherwise acting completely fine. Eating and drinking as normal.

Is this a common occurrence with chicks? Is it likely just irritation from dust (i swapped the bedding last night from pine shavings to pellets just in case, but still sneezing)?

More info: i also brought her to the vet yesterday and after 2 hours they said they "didn't see her sneeze" which i think is complete bullshit as she sneezes every 30 seconds. But they also did her vitals and listened to her lungs and said she was fine.

Anyways, i am new to chick ownership so any advice greatly appreciated

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