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Caleb999

Caleb999

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Aug 28, 2015
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Hi there. I Got a few Rhode Island Reds earlier this summer. They are laying, eating, drinking and looking fine. About 10 days ago, I changed their feed and everything seemed fine. Now, one of my hens has started sneezing. I'm not sure if it's because of dust, feed, or if she's sick. If anyone could give me advice or suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
 
New bag of same feed or different kind of feed?

Could just be irritation from dust.
Could be moldy feed....check manufacture date and thoroughly examine feed in bag.

Are other behaviors 'normal'....eating, drinking, pooping, activity level?
Any discharge from nostrils or swelling around face area?
 
Caleb999 said:
It is a different kind of feed. Everything else is normal, and absolutely no discharge from nostrils, or swelling.
Thanks
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Just keep an eye on them.....
....and still..... check manufacture date of feed (should be on level and ideally less than a month old)
and thoroughly examine the feed in bag for signs of mold(odor and visually).
 
Oh, I forgot to mention I use pine shavings in their coop. I lock them in at night, we live in an area that is crawling with raccoons. When I let her out in the morning she always sneezes. I'd guess it is the shavings that make her sneeze. I also checked the feed and it is fine.
Thanks
 

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