Hen making weird noise

[chickenpeeple]

One of my hens just started making a weird noise today. It kind of sounds like she's honking when she breathes in and out but she only does it when she is walking fast or running. She is acting normal otherwise. I will try to post a video later.

 

[coach723]

Sounds like stridor. Can be from an obstruction to the upper airway. Could be a respiratory infection, or could be something caught in the throat. Sometimes they can have a bit of food or something hung up. Check inside the beak and throat to see if you see anything obvious. It will sometimes resolve on it's own, depends on the cause. I have an older hen that does this ocassionally in the heat of summer, don't know if she's just overheated, dehydrated, or what but it always resolves once she's cooled off and had some fluids. Look for any other respiratory symptoms like discharge from the nares or eyes.

 

[chickenpeeple]

She hasn't done it today so it must of resolved on it's own. She never had any discharge and she is three years old. Thanks that was really helpful.