Chickens make BARKING sounds........What Is It?

[mtnhomechick]

Sometimes my chickens make a sound almost like a bark. Usually, it's when they're eating, which is almost all the time.

Anyone know what that is?

Thanks,

Mary

 

[Shared Acres]

One of my hens made that sound, but it sounded like a duck quack to me. Mine were silkies. And it was usually when she was upset. (I assume she was a girl.)

 

[FractalFarmer]

Is it like a little dog bark? If so, I think it might be a sneeze. Ours seem to sneeze quite a bit while they're eating, probably because they stick their piggy little beaks all the way into the food and breathe in the dust.

 

[mtnhomechick]

Yes, it's like a mini dog bark. I really don't think they're sick...it just sounds weird.

 

[Pinky]

My chickens make that sound when they eat too fast .I think they get dust in their nostrals and they are trying to get it out.

 

[reallemons1]

Sounds like they are trying to clear their throats.

 

[LynneP]

I have a couple that do that when nesting...

 

[jtl977]

Mine did it for the first time tonight, and it really worried me. Thanks everyone for posting about this. I feel better.

 

[kittyacid]

My silkie does that when I have treats (or she thinks I do) and don't give them to her fast enough.

 

[speckledhen]

I have one Buff Brahma who always does that--she's done it for two of her almost four years of age. She snorts some dust or a piece of scratch goes down wrong and she starts up. She'll do it a few times a day for a period, then it stops, then something starts her up again. It's really a sneeze, and it does sound like a bark, but she is fine, clear eyes, no discharge. I just know it's Caroline when I hear it.