Chicken gasping while trying to sleep?

[OhDangBro]

I'm not sure if you're still online, but I did look up use of Benadryl for chickens in case it may be allergy related and found a post here on BYC from another member. Note: I'm not suggesting that you give her Benadryl, I don't know that allergies have anything to do with her breathing troubles, but in case I've gone to bed when you answer back I'm going to give you the link so you can have it handy and have a reference on dosages from someone who has more experience with this than I do. Again, I don't know that is the issue, I'm just trying to think of possible causes and what might be treatments.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...for-poultry-under-construction.74175/bookmark

Hey thanks so much! I actually can’t seem to open the link.

 

[nuthatched]

She could have something stuck in her throat, gape worm is very rare

 

[Lardson]

So it was happening all night for about 5 hours. The temp started at 65 but went down to 45 and she continued to do it

All my chickens do it, it may just be a way they breathe sometimes. Im not too concerned about it, your bird is more than likely alright.

 

[Lardson]

She could have something stuck in her throat, gape worm is very rare

They usually honk if that is the case, then whatever was stuck comes out.

 

[nuthatched]

They usually honk if that is the case, then whatever was stuck comes out.

Not always but there's no hard fast rule.

 

[OhDangBro]

She could have something stuck in her throat, gape worm is very rare

Yeah I’m not sure.

 

[OhDangBro]

All my chickens do it, it may just be a way they breathe sometimes. Im not too concerned about it, your bird is more than likely alright.

Yeah it was strange she was only doing it when getting ready for bed. Once I pulled her from the roost she was fine.

 

[coach723]

I would discontinue the corn and see if it resolves. I've linked to a study that found large corn particles caused increased rectal temperature and increased respiration.
In general, corn should be given only occasionally anyway and small amounts as it's high in carbs and can lead to fat birds, particularly those that are genetically inclined to be fatty.
If not feeding the corn causes it to stop, you have your answer on that.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24696031/

 

[OhDangBro]

Not always but there's no hard fast rule.

Yeah there was no honking, no noises, is drinking and eating, has laid an egg everyday.

 

[Lardson]

I would discontinue the corn and see if it resolves. I've linked to a study that found large corn particles caused increased rectal temperature and increased respiration.
In general, corn should be given only occasionally anyway and small amounts as it's high in carbs and can lead to fat birds, particularly those that are genetically inclined to be fatty.
If not feeding the corn causes it to stop, you have your answer on that.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24696031/

That could also be an issue, chickens need to eat more than just corn and seed all the time.