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[Papas Chickens]

I have a older bantam Cochin frizzle rooster. He is molting. But yesterday and more today he stands and is breathing through his beak. Like he can't get enough air.

Chickens are like dogs they dont sweat so they cool down by panting. I live in Arizona and my girls and guys are always panting during the summer time. I put five gallon buckets that are filled with water and frozen into there coop to keep them cooler.

 

[Amykins]

Mine have stopped panting. We finally got aome rain and it cooled down. That day I did turn on the sprinkler for them. They dont like the water but I think it helped cool the air at least.


Yaaaay! Poor guy. Without his feathers he's having an even tougher time regulating body temp. I'm just glad it wasn't gapeworm or something more serious.

 

[jaxia]

Minr wasnt the one who was losing feathers. I have seen an update from her yet.