HELP! Chicken does not breathe through its nostrils, and uses its mouth/beak to breathe

[sus9441]

One of my chicken does not through its nostrils, and instead uses its mouth/beak to breathe. There was some noise from its breathing (from beak). I'd did a test whether it breathe from its nose or mouth by holding its nostrils- and it was okay with me blocking its nostrils.
I've noticed that it keeps its mouth open too.

What does these observations suggest?
Is it just a typical cold? (because recently they have been sneezing...)

 

[ChickenLover172]

Sounds like a typical cold to me, but I would still watch their behavior and see if they act lethargic or anything. If they just sit around and lose their appetite, that's not a good sign.

 

[cafarmgirl]

Chickens don't get simple colds like humans do, they get respiratory diseases, it is much more complicated then a cold. Could be that or it could be some other issue. If multiple birds are sneezing you may have a respiratory disease moving through your flock or it could be something environmental such as dust or other allergens. I would keep a close eye, and ear, on them to see if symptoms progress or if there is any coughing, wheezing, rattling breathing, runny/bubbly eyes. If you see progressing symptoms you may want to treat with an antibiotic to minimize losses.

 

[sus9441]

Sounds like a typical cold to me, but I would still watch their behavior and see if they act lethargic or anything. If they just sit around and lose their appetite, that's not a good sign.

how long would it normally take for them to recover?

 

[sus9441]

Chickens don't get simple colds like humans do, they get respiratory diseases, it is much more complicated then a cold. Could be that or it could be some other issue. If multiple birds are sneezing you may have a respiratory disease moving through your flock or it could be something environmental such as dust or other allergens. I would keep a close eye, and ear, on them to see if symptoms progress or if there is any coughing, wheezing, rattling breathing, runny/bubbly eyes. If you see progressing symptoms you may want to treat with an antibiotic to minimize losses.

now, around the chicken's eye is red.

 

[sus9441]

its food consumption is normal, but it doesn't drink much water.