HELP!! New to chickens

Date sort Score sort
polishlover98

polishlover98

In the Brooder
Aug 12, 2015
10
1
24
Hi everyone i am a 4-her from southern Florida, although it is normally hot and humid the last two days it has been drier and a tad cooler. When i went out to my coop one of my polish pullets was breathing heavily through her mouth and making a sound from time to time, the best way i could describe it would be the noise from a rubber chicken. Being new I am so lost as to what to do; she is eating, drinking and running around normally but the sound she is making has me concerned. Any knowledge would help!!
Thank you
 
It could possibly be a respiratory issue but if she's acting normally otherwise then you may need to wait if anything changes. Giving her some electrolytes in the water is always a good place to start.

A few questions that are normally asked to get a better idea of your situation.
°Is the coop clean and is there proper ventilation?
°How many other chickens do you have, if so are others doing the same?
°Is her poop normal?
°What type of food & treats?
 
BeachMomma said:
It could possibly be a respiratory issue but if she's acting normally otherwise then you may need to wait if anything changes. Giving her some electrolytes in the water is always a good place to start.

A few questions that are normally asked to get a better idea of your situation.
°Is the coop clean and is there proper ventilation?
°How many other chickens do you have, if so are others doing the same?
°Is her poop normal?
°What type of food & treats?
Click to expand...
1)Yes the coop is clean and gets a thorough cleaning once a week, and it is mostly open air except for their roost.
2)I have nine others not including her, and no they are acting completely normal
3)Yes her poop is normal and i separated her for a bit to make sure
4)And the treats they get are things like: tomatoes, marigolds, squash, carrots, cucumbers,eggs etc. but food wise they receive Purina starter/ grower(non-medicated) and they get a bit of ultra kibble for protein
 

Similar threads

K
Chicken struggling to breathe
Replies
6
Views
358
Eggcessive
Eggcessive
Jenjens
Heavy breathing? Another sick hen on my hands please help
Replies
2
Views
417
Eggcessive
Eggcessive
Chickennnn
I need help identifying what’s wrong with my chicken (please respond)
Replies
2
Views
312
Chickennnn
Chickennnn
C
Chicken sneezing a lot, labored breathing with opened mouth.
2
Replies
18
Views
2K
Phaedra K
P
I Miss u Loaf
HELP!!!!! CHICKEN ACTING WEIRD!!!!!
Replies
4
Views
233
dawg53
dawg53

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom