do chickens sneeze when they eat?

[Kids and Chicks]

Yesterday I noticed a couple of the chickens appear to sneeze while eating. Not sure if it was because their pellets were smashed and dusty in the feeder or if they are sick. The one also took a drink and then went to the feeder and spit/puked some water into the feeder. The chicken and another then went straight for this wet food and quickly ate it. All four chicken appear healthy otherwise, they are eating well, drinking and moving around. It has been in the upper 90s the last few days and we're are also getting some smoke from fires in the state. Not sure if this could contribute. We are very new to this and I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly. Also, these chickens will be finding a new home soon (wanted pullets, were given cockerels). I plan on cleaning everything out and disinfecting the coop before getting new chickens. Should I also move the coop and run to another area? Current chicken were there for one month. Thanks for your help!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Sounds like respiratory illness.
If you can move the coop and run, that would always be a good idea.

While you're making adjustments, think about more ventilation.
Whenever I hear about sneezing or any respiratory problem, I suspect lack of sufficient ventilation.
I shoot for at least 1 sq. ft. opening per bird year round.

 

[ten chicks]

Yesterday I noticed a couple of the chickens appear to sneeze while eating. Not sure if it was because their pellets were smashed and dusty in the feeder or if they are sick. The one also took a drink and then went to the feeder and spit/puked some water into the feeder. The chicken and another then went straight for this wet food and quickly ate it. All four chicken appear healthy otherwise, they are eating well, drinking and moving around. It has been in the upper 90s the last few days and we're are also getting some smoke from fires in the state. Not sure if this could contribute. We are very new to this and I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly. Also, these chickens will be finding a new home soon (wanted pullets, were given cockerels). I plan on cleaning everything out and disinfecting the coop before getting new chickens. Should I also move the coop and run to another area? Current chicken were there for one month. Thanks for your help!

Yes,chickens do sneeze.