my chickens are caughing

[abelseville]

Ive noticed some coughing (sneezing)? in my flock for the past month. No other symptoms. Egg production is normal and no discharge/odor etc... Should I be worried? Am I doing anything wrong? Ive searched the forums and it seems dust could be a problem. Im doing the built up litter technique and maybe im not wetting it down enough? any help would be appreciated.

 

[PeeperKeeper]

Look up this site to compare your chicks symptoms.
http://www.welphatchery.com/poultry_health.asp
Many things can cause coughing: like worms to toodusty a henhouse. This chart will also help you to recognize any other S/S that you may have missed.

 

[PeeperKeeper]

I also like Vet Rx found at farm supply stores.
My daughter is studying alternative health and when she was here to visit about a month ago she got out her little bag of essential oils and we used it on a very sick hen and it gave her a great deal of relief. I'd heard so much about the Vet Rx, I thought I'd just buy some to keep on hand. I'm a big believer in reading ingredients and guess what... It was almost exactly the same thing my daughter had conjured up for my chick.

 

[abelseville]

wow thanks for the fast response. Ive checked online and I have the chicken health handbook but no match for low grade slow onset sneezing seems to fit my situation. ??