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[RAWR]

what does it mean when a chicken sneezes..? and what sounds does it usually make?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thats an interesting question, I don't think I've ever heard mine sneeze. Thats not saying they haven't. Dust would probably do it, respitory infection, Have you noticed any other symptoms?

 

[RAWR]

no, just our older blue cochin and a younger black australorp are sneezing and other then that they're just like everyone else

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is it constant? could be the start of something but maybe just try some electrolytes or poultry drench before any antibiotics, how long has this been going on? Do you have any oxine?

 

[crawfordmama]

Chickens sneeze like any other animal. It could be from dust in the coop, etc. It sounds similar to a cat sneezing. Unless it's frequent and they have a runny nose along with it, it's normal.

ETA: It doesn't always sound like a cat sneezing. One of my EEs honks when she sneezes.

 

[RAWR]

i first heard a squeek about a week before school was out soo.... two weeks ago. i didnt think much of it because i've had chickens in the past that have made weird noises just smits and giggles.

i heard our roo do it before i put them up and now im concerned..
i dont think we have any of that stuff
we have some vitomins like the kind u give babies; we put that in the chicks water tho..would that help any?

 

[crawfordmama]

Is it a vitamin supplement like Poly-vi-sol? Check to be sure it doesn't contain iron. If you think they're feeling under the weather you can go ahead and give it to them. I typically do a dropperful to a gallon of water.

 

[Miss Lydia]

read this thread about oxine when I did I ordered some. wwwshagbarkbantams.com you can actually google it right here and read it. All the best, Trish