[Ladyhawke]

I have a hen that has been sneezing, and looks terrible. I thought at first she was molting, but now not so much. I noticed her "sneezing" the other day, but she is still running around eating and drinking and has just started to lay really soft shell eggs.

Is there something I can give her to stop the sneezing? Is it contagious? Should I separate her from the others? She is a mixed breed RIR/Americana. She's a good layer, but I'm worried about her.

Thanks for any help.

Ladyhwke

 

[Energyvet]

I would separate her and feed her chicken broth for a few days. It might be contagious it might be just simple respiratory illness. If she's not better in a few days you may need to take other measures.

 

[rob]

seems quite a few people been having this problem lately, is it common ?

 

[Energyvet]

Stress of changing seasons. Light changes. Can't imagine it's going around cause its in all different parts of the world. Does bird flu ring any bells with you?