Sneezing hens (only symptom) been going on for months! Any ideas?

[shannon84]

My hens sneeze only symptom, and they act fine and lay regularly. Any ideas what could be going on?

 

[Scrambled Days]

Could it be because of a bacterial infection, temperatures, or anther environmental problem?

 

[shannon84]

Could it be because of a bacterial infection, temperatures, or anther environmental problem?

I'm not sure. I use pine shavings for bedding and clean it out a lot. We have crazy weather here in Indiana, lots of extreme up and downs.

 

[Scrambled Days]

Yeah us too, we live right by elkhart. My chickens just suffer from the extreme cold, but they don't sneeze often.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Do you use DE (diatomaceous earth)?

 

[shannon84]

Do you use DE (diatomaceous earth)?

No, not anymore. Is that bad?

 

[SmiYa0126]

Is it dusty?

 

[shannon84]

Is it dusty?

No I don't think, I use pine shavings and clean it regularly.

 

[CloneFly]

It's likely just allergies. Pine bedding can be a bit dusty, hence the sneezing. Some hens are more sensitive than others

If it's been going on for a while and it hasn't affected her other wise, I wouldn't worry. One of my pullets seems to be allergic to dogs&cats!

 

[StinkyAcres]

No, not anymore. Is that bad?

That's good that you stopped using it. It can be irritating to their respiratory tracts.