Cockerel is Sneezing/ runny nose

[TheBantyShanty]

Hi, I have a cockerel who I noticed has been sneezing and has clear liquid coming from his nostrils. I have been keeping an eye on him and I have not found any other symptoms. He is healthy and eats and drinks just fine. My other chickens are healthy and I have not seen any of them sneezing. I am not sure why he is sneezing, I have heard some people say chickens can get colds and then others say they can't.

Does anyone know what this could be from? And is it ok?
Thanks

 

[azygous]

Chickens don't get "colds" like our rhino virus caused colds, but they do get respiratory illnesses that can be mild to severe. It's usually caused by the Micoplasma virus, though there are others. It can often clear up on its own or it can become serious enough to cause breathing issues that need to be treated.

For now, just keep an eye on him and if he gets worse instead of better, come back to this thread and we can offer treatment suggestions.

 

[FluffyFeathersilkie]

Hello! If your chicken has a cold i would suggest removing it from the flock for a week. Give it something called corid. It's a medicine for colds and cocidiosis. You can find them at local tack stores. Put it in his water once a day. And hope he gets feeling better

 

[TheBantyShanty]

Chickens don't get "colds" like our rhino virus caused colds, but they do get respiratory illnesses that can be mild to severe. It's usually caused by the Micoplasma virus, though there are others. It can often clear up on its own or it can become serious enough to cause breathing issues that need to be treated.

For now, just keep an eye on him and if he gets worse instead of better, come back to this thread and we can offer treatment suggestions.

Ok, thank you! I will defiantly keep a close eye on him. I have been watching him to see if it changes or not but it has not really been any different. What symptoms should I look for if it gets worse?
I am currently trying to learn all of these things but I am still a beginner.

 

[azygous]

If a respiratory infection gets worse, a chicken may stand around with their beak open. You may hear a clicking/rattling noise when they breathe in and out. You may notice swelling of the tissue around the eyes. And you should look inside the mouth if he seems to be having trouble breathing or is making noise breathing as mucous buildup in the mouth can cause problems with eating, too.

Most of these mild infections clear up on their own in a week or two, according to how strong the chicken's immune system is. So it wouldn't hurt to give him some additional nutritional boosts such as vitamins and perhaps a bit of extra protein. It also helps to keep any stress to a minimum such as exposure to extreme heat or cold.

 

[TheBantyShanty]

If a respiratory infection gets worse, a chicken may stand around with their beak open. You may hear a clicking/rattling noise when they breathe in and out. You may notice swelling of the tissue around the eyes. And you should look inside the mouth if he seems to be having trouble breathing or is making noise breathing as mucous buildup in the mouth can cause problems with eating, too.

Most of these mild infections clear up on their own in a week or two, according to how strong the chicken's immune system is. So it wouldn't hurt to give him some additional nutritional boosts such as vitamins and perhaps a bit of extra protein. It also helps to keep any stress to a minimum such as exposure to extreme heat or cold.

Ok, I will do that. He has always had loud breathing since I got him, but I have not seen any of those symptoms, I will watch for them. I will also try to find him some extra vitamins and protein.