Lancealot1
Hatching
- Feb 3, 2024
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I have a 6 year old rooster that seems to be breathing heavier than normal. His beak is closed, is physically healthy, happy, eating, drinking, and generally doing what he's always done. His crow seems a little off, but it never was a perfect "crow". He makes a funny sound when resting in the coop, not always, just every once in a while. He is in the coop with another rooster (gets along well) and 6 hens, all the same age. The coop is dry with no drafts. They have access to an enclosed area during the day when it's not below 20 degrees. We are in Northeastern Ohio, and our winter this year has been anything but normal, with temperatures and general weather going up and down from day to day. I'm probably worried about nothing here, but these are our pets, and I like to catch things before they get bad. None of our chickens have ever been sick, so not knowing if this should be a concern or not. Also, there is heated water available at all times. Any thoughts?