Sneezing and Boogers

[SumatraBantam]

My two little bantam Sumatras that I purchased recently (two days ago) have one problem.

They sound like they have allergies or a cold. My little hen sneezes every so often, and so does my rooster. When I pick my hen up, and carry her around, she gradually becomes more and more congested. To the point that I can hear the snot in her little nostrils rolling around.

Then I have to put her down on the ground, and she sneezes, and walks off, looking perfectly healthy. (Breathing normally.)

Besides having allergies, they seem fine, and eat a lot, drink a lot, vocalize and mate... They're healthy, except for their sneezing and congestion.

What's wrong? It's winter where I live, and pretty low humidity... They have nice dry bedding.

How can I help them?

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Is it really dusty in their coop??? It could be a cold and could turn into a respiratory problem.

 

[GuntherandInga]

I wouldn't be surprised if it's a cold... What medicine do I give them to make them better?

No, it's not dusty in my coop, but I think the guy who owned them (Doug Akers) did.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Here is a thread with lots of info on it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/43291/i-think-my-chicken-has-a-cold-what-do-i-do