Chickens honking.

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My chickens are making honking or squeaking. I'll link a YouTube of the noise.

They have no drainage and I don't think their faces or sinuses are swollen. They act normal other than the honking . We have not had egg production at all this summer or fall so I'm guessing they are sick but I'm not sure how to diagnose or what to do. Does anyone have experience with this issue?

Thanks for the help

 

[2ndTink]

How old are they and what are you feeding them? Are all of them making this noise or just some?

Do they have free access to feed or are you rationing them? I've had some that inhale feed and then kinda sneeze and make that squeaking / honking noise I'm assuming because they got some feed dust down the wrong tube. I've noticed with mine it is mostly certain ones who are siblings that do it.

 

[coach723]

It also could be that some of the voices are changing to their adult voices. During that period they can sound raspy and harsh compared to their baby voices. I did year a few sneezes, that were probably from feed. Do they have free access to feed all day? That would be best. You might also consider adding another feeder or two and spreading them out a little so everyone isn't so crowded.