chuckmum6 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I just picked up two new chickens yesterday afternoon, when I went out at 6 am to let them out of their bed I could hear snuffling. I thought that one of them had done the other in during the night and it was breathing its last. However they were both intact, although the Maran x sounds congested and is sneezing every couple of minutes or so. The RIR has sneezed but not as much. I am concerned for my own flock - thank goodness I bought the spare coop! Any ideas what it might be, I am fairly certain I will be ringing the place I got them from to take them back. Shame though as the sneezer laid an egg for us and is my children's new hen, but I am concerned and would rather the kids didn't get attached to a sick chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I should contact the breeder and let him/her know that he has sold you sick stock. Try some Citricidal in their drinking water if you have some. Hopefully it is just a sniffle and won't amount to much. All you can do is keep an eye on them and take them to the vet if they sound wheezy or rattly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
