chicken honking

[Patti G]

Good evening chickeneers: When I went out to close up coops just now, I have a 6 month old Bielfelder that sounds like she's honking when she exhales! She was on her roost with her mates but, I brought her in so she wouldn't attract attention to any predators (we have foxes in the area), She has been fine all day browsing eating and drinking, no nasal discharge, eyes are clear. I listened to her chest and lung sounds are good. any suggestions??

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Does she sound anything like this? If not, then can you get a video of her? Upload to youtube and provide a link.

Look inside her beak for obstruction. She may be suffering from Stridor which is when they get something stuck in the airway - maybe a piece of food, mucous or have a swelling of the airway due to respiratory illness.
Most of the time Stridor will resolve on it's own after several hours.

This is what stridor can sound like

 

[dawg53]

In addition to what Wyorp Rock mentioned; causes can be hot temperatures, ammonia fumes due to soiled bedding and/or improper ventilation.

 

[Myrshine]

A video may help wether this is a normal sound or something wrong. Sounds like what others have mentioned above.

 

[Patti G]

Thank you all so much! This is exactly what it sounded like. I did check inside her beak and found nothing, I administered just a few drops of olive oil and massaged a bit and overnight it stopped. This is the best group!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you all so much! This is exactly what it sounded like. I did check inside her beak and found nothing, I administered just a few drops of olive oil and massaged a bit and overnight it stopped. This is the best group!!

I'm glad she's better! Thank you for the update