Sneeze/cough

[outwestallen]

I have one hen that's been letting out a little cough sneeze every once in a while. She doesn't sound croopy and doesn't do it often. It may be because it's getting windy here and kicking up a bunch dust. Should I give my flock a round of antibiotics just in case? I clean coop Every 1-2 weeks so I doubt it is that. What's your opinions?

 

[Folly's place]

NO ANTIBIOTICS! She may be sneezing dust and be just fine, or have gapeworms, or something very mild. Leave the medication out of their lives, and then you can eat their eggs, and if someone actually needs something, it's more likely to be effective.
Mary

 

[aart]

I have one hen that's been letting out a little cough sneeze every once in a while. She doesn't sound croopy and doesn't do it often. It may be because it's getting windy here and kicking up a bunch dust. Should I give my flock a round of antibiotics just in case? I clean coop Every 1-2 weeks so I doubt it is that. What's your opinions?

It's just dust or she ate too fast....have seen it many times.

Giving AB's at the drop of a hat, or the sneeze of a chicken, is crazy.
I raise birds for eggs and meat to avoid drugs/chemicals in my food.
Plus if you don't know what organism it is, you won't know what AB's would be effective.

 

[analyticalblonde]

My Barred Rock girl did the same today...we had a quick thunderstorm, kicking up a lot of dirt and dust...even though I was concerned at first, I think it's just this cooky weather we are having. She looks and seems perfectly happy. So, if your girl appears perky, well, and happy, then it is dust/dirt...heck I even did it a couple of times today too