Tall timber chickens
Chirping
Good morning BYC people thank you for accepting me into the community I live in a small town in Western NC called Green Mountain (originally from Brooklyn NY). I have a small mountain farm 2 crazy donkeys 2 large dogs and now 9 chickens 8 polish and I white silkie named Zsa Zsa. My chickens are just pets I guess you could say. This morning I woke up to a weird sound it was my rooster Nelson sounding not Soo good he was I guess attempting to crow but not much was coming out. He's usually Very vocal , I compare it to a human losing their voice although I've had chickens here for over a year on still new and learning every day. As I am with my donkeys ( Huck and Finn) it has gotten cold here quickly went from 65 one day to single digits the next night I have the chickens in an enclosure with a coop inside . The coop is wrapped in plastic to keep out drafts not completely so to give them air and prevent moisture. The enclosure is covered from the roof down halfway (it's and 8x10) to keep the rain and snow out . They usually run free during the day . What could be wrong with Nelson ? Thank you for taking the time to read my post I look forward to being a part of this community Kevin