Cannot tell if chickens eyes are swollen? Possible Respiratory Illness?

[avonlea]

I cannot tell if their eyes are looking swollen? I think they do. I’ve noticed some sneezing and the third photo the hen panting pretty hard while she was in her nesting box. We just caulked up the coop, it had been leaking and I think that moisture might have gotten to them. They have pine flakes in their coop. Four bantam Cochins, two Easter eggers, seven cinnamon queens

 

[avonlea]

Also I forgot to add that I do have Enrofloxacin Powder I can give them. I just don’t know if I’m being paranoid or not.

 

[FrizzledWyandotte7]

She looks fine to me-looks like my girls. Sometimes powders and stuff can be irritating to their respiratory system-I would make sure that the coop has good ventilation and maybe add electrolytes or something similar for a bit. How warm is it where you are? Sometimes heat can make them beak breathe. I would just monitor her and look for regular sick chicken symptoms.

 

[coach723]

Is it hot where you are? Panting in the nest box if it's warm isn't uncommon. I don't see anything obvious. Sometimes when birds eat or drink they can get some in their airway that can cause sneezing or coughing, that will resolve on it's own. I would make sure that there is not mold in the coop anywhere where the leaking was. If necessary remove all bedding and nesting material and replace it. I would keep an eye on them, see if things change or get worse.

 

[avonlea]

She looks fine to me-looks like my girls. Sometimes powders and stuff can be irritating to their respiratory system-I would make sure that the coop has good ventilation and maybe add electrolytes or something similar for a bit. How warm is it where you are? Sometimes heat can make them beak breathe. I would just monitor her and look for regular sick chicken symptoms.

Thank you! We’re in Central Florida, it’s hot but definitely cooler than it was over the summer.

 

[avonlea]

Is it hot where you are? Panting in the nest box if it's warm isn't uncommon. I don't see anything obvious. Sometimes when birds eat or drink they can get some in their airway that can cause sneezing or coughing, that will resolve on its own. I would make sure that there is not mold in the coop anywhere where the leaking was. If necessary remove all bedding and nesting material and replace it. I would keep an eye on them, see if things change or get worse.

We’re in Central FL so it’s definitely warm but thankfully it’s starting to cool a little bit. Not as hot as it was over summer. I will check for mold today when I replace the bedding. Thanks so much

 

[coach723]

I'm in Florida as well, with our humidity, mold is always a concern. Rain and moisture doesn't evaporate as well. I'm in NF, but still hot, and mine pant in the nest boxes as well sometimes. Especially if they are in there a while.