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This morning I woke up to one of my Rhode Island Red hens with labored breathing. At first I thought she may have something lodged in her throat. I can't feel anything. there is also a slight hissing sound when she breathes. She won't eat or drink. Is there a way to attach a video? Any...

She and the other 3 we introduced are ISA brown layer

I just lost my first hen to what appears to be sudden death. I have a flock of 14, and this girl, along with 3 others with her were added around January and have all done very well. I woke up to find her dead on the floor of the coop. There had been no signs of illness or injury. My question...

Thank you for linking the article. She doesn't seem to have any of the other symptoms listed so I'm not sure.

Hi Everyone. Thanks to everyone who has already welcomed me! I have a 17 month old Specked Sussex hen named Clementine. She has had a swollen eye/s for a few days now. They seem to be getting more swollen as the days go on. She acts fine otherwise, although I know chickens are stoic. She eats...

Hello everyone. I'm so excited to find this forum and community! My name is Amy and I live in Northern California. I currently have 10 hens and adding 4 pullets soon as well. I have 2 Ameraucanas, 1 Speckled Sussex, 1 Barred Rock, 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 Andalusians and 2 mixed breed Brahma...