Question about sneezing.

[Southern28Chick]

My roo, Sgt. Major Bok Bok is sneezing!!! I noticed it this morning. This afternoon I noticed that when he sneezes a bit of nasal discharge aka snot comes out of his nostrils.

What could this be? I just changed their bedding yesterday, could the fresh pine shavings be bothering him? And I want to get them outside this weekend. Would that make him better or worse?

Other info:
He's the only one doing it so far, They are on medicated feed, They are not vaccinated, He is eating and drinking and acting pretty normal and They are almost 4 weeks old.

 

[Southern28Chick]

I guess nobody knows why he's sneezing?

 

[SpottedCrow]

It could be the change in the bedding or pollen. I know our pollen is ridiculous up here.

 

[jmantoo1]

sounds like he has a cold go on google and find out how to treat him hope this helps

 

[chickedeefarm]

Not sure if this is what you have but, a cold in chickens could be infectious coryza which is a respiratory disease. If you have Vet RX, apply it on his nostrils. You also need to medicate.

Here's an article from Peter Brown that describes it in detail as well as how to treat it http://www.featherfanciers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61

I hope this helps!

 

[birdlover]

However, I had/have chickens that sneezed and it wasn't an illness. I presumed they got something up their noses. But if there are other symptoms, like runny eyes, listlessness, etc., then I'd be more concerned.

Ellen

 

[CoyoteMagic]

I've got 2 that have been sneezing for the last 4 weeks. No idea why. They eat fine and act fine. Just sneeze like they have allergies or something

 

[ella]

Chickens sneeze for the same reasons humans do: irritants, allergy, infection etc...

If the snot is clear I wouldn't worry, if it's thick and white or yellow it's more likely to be a problem. Most of the time though, it's not a big deal.