Chickens coughing what should I do ???

[cook_kaka_ook]

Three of my hens are coughing for the last three days. Should I isolate them from the rest of the flock? What kind of medication should I give? They seem to look fine. They're eating and drinking just very concern about the cough and runny nose.

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

Gapeworm, maybe?
Sorry, I'm not sure what it could be, but I would definitely separate them and watch the rest of the flock for any similar behavior.

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

How well is your coop ventilated? Do you smell ammonia at the floor level of the coop? Is the bedding dusty? Just a few things to think about that may irritate them and cause respiratory problems.

 

[chookchick]

Get them away from the rest of the flock ASAP. Probably some kind of respiratory infection such as Coryza, CRD or infectious bronchitis. Your best bet is to get them on Tylan. I'll find some more info.

Here's a thread with a lot of info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=113931

Best thread on treatment--bottom post:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=256416

 

[jennh]

Hi ! I had just posted to someone else about their hen doing the same thing. Mine had gapeworms. I gave all my girls a pea-sized bit of horsewormer on their treats. I lost one to this, and almost lost another 'til I figured out what was wrong. Feel her throat. You should be able to feel something in there if it's gapeworms. I felt something about 1-2 inches long. That's when I googled it and came up with gapeworms. If I would have known then what I know now, I could have saved Jezebel, my Black Australorp.

Jen