Mycoplasma Gallisepticum??

[Usauk11]

You mention that this didn't start until you moved them into the coop.
I wonder if something in the coop is making them sneeze.


I am more concerned with how pale her face is.
I would look for bugs tonight.

Really? I didn't notice a change in color in her face it seems normal as it usually is just the swelling concerned me. The coop is a shed that has a cement floor, walls are newly insulated with new plywood as well. I can definitely try and go out and get a picture if that would help, you think there could be bugs in their droppings?

 

[Kiki]

Really? I didn't notice a change in color in her face it seems normal as it usually is just the swelling concerned me. The coop is a shed that has a cement floor, walls are newly insulated with new plywood as well. I can definitely try and go out and get a picture if that would help, you think there could be bugs in their droppings?

Yes get pictures of the shed!
Perfect!

 

[Usauk11]

Okay just went out, took some pictures of a dropping and the shed. Strangely enough the chicken in questions eye isn't really that swollen anymore? Now I'm wondering if it could be something they're getting into when free ranging? I did put some vet rx on her beak about 2 hours ago. Here are pictures of the shed, they have only just moved out there about a week or so, so its a work in progress I have proper roosting posts and bigger water dishes coming. Size wise shed is about 5 ft by 8 or 9 ft. (Their coop was cleaned 3 hours ago lol messy birds)

 

[Kiki]

Okay just went out, took some pictures of a dropping and the shed. Strangely enough the chicken in questions eye isn't really that swollen anymore? Now I'm wondering if it could be something they're getting into when free ranging? I did put some vet rx on her beak about 2 hours ago. Here are pictures of the shed, they have only just moved out there about a week or so, so its a work in progress I have proper roosting posts and bigger water dishes coming. Size wise shed is about 5 ft by 8 or 9 ft. (Their coop was cleaned 3 hours ago lol messy birds)

Poop looks fine, they have plenty of room...is there ventilation?


The swelling might just from a peck to the eye.

I do not believe you are dealing with MG.
I think I would stop using Vetrx...you do not need that.

 

[Usauk11]

Poop looks fine, they have plenty of room...is there ventilation?


The swelling might just from a peck to the eye.

I do not believe you are dealing with MG.
I think I would stop using Vetrx...you do not need that.

In one of the pictures it shows an open window, we also have the shed split in half so their space is only half of the building the other half is open for their food bag and clean shavings, there is a 3/4 wall dividing the sides with wiring for protection and during the day I leave the outside door open to provide a through air path.

 

[Kiki]

In one of the pictures it shows an open window, we also have the shed split in half so their space is only half of the building the other half is open for their food bag and clean shavings, there is a 3/4 wall dividing the sides with wiring for protection and during the day I leave the outside door open to provide a through air path.

I think you should think about adding some vents up high.

 

[Usauk11]

I think you should think about adding some vents up high.

I will look definitely look into that. I'm just worried I'm going to lose them- I have become very fond of them. Little critters all have their own personality.

 

[Kiki]

I will look definitely look into that. I'm just worried I'm going to lose them- I have become very fond of them. Little critters all have their own personality.

Relax...I don' think you need to worry right now.
Read up on ventilation and how important it is.
I'll find a couple of things for you to read now.

 

[Kiki]

Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!

 

[WVduckchick]

Another thought, it could just be because of the amount of shavings and them being so close to the floor and stirring it up, then sleeping so close to the ground in such a big area. Maybe put the 2x4 up on something higher until the roosts are done?