Chicken making a honking noise when she breathes.

[GretaGarboFirst]

My 3 yr. old buff started making a honking noise when she breathes. Her mouth is open when she makes this sound. If she is sitting quietly the honking stops and her mouth remains closed. She is eating and drinking and is active. Other hens are fine. I looked down her throat and I could not see any obstruction.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what is happening ? Any treatment thoughts?

 

[CruellaAZ]

Following.

 

[TheFlatLander]

How is she doing? Is it more like a gurgle sound?

 

[GretaGarboFirst]

All better. No gurgle was just a honk with each exhale. Next morning she was her wonderful little self!!!

 

[Rhodies Rule1]

I had the same thing with my chickens gone the next day