[treecol]

Hi, new here (obviously) have been reading the forum, enjoyed it, and have just got our first hens (warrens). They are on their first lay and have come from a covered run into our garden, to range free. Just noticed this morning after first wek with us, one hen is a bit snuffly when I picked her up. No sneezing, no nazal discharge, still bright and laying as before. Is there treatment for this, should I wait and see what happens.. many thanks if you can help. Didn't realise how lovely these girls would be and now I'm worried!!

[Kate and her Ducks]

Sorry your girl is not on top form and I don't have any helpful advice but thought I would say Hi and welcome to the Hen House.

Sure someone clever will be along shortly.

[poultrygeist]

Hi treecol. Hello from me too.

It may clear up on its own but could be infectious. Unfortunately, like Kate, I'm not experienced with snuffly hens.
If you can separate her from teh others temporarily, just in case, it would be a good idea but can't say for sure.
You can check if she has a raised temperature by feeling under her wing, next to her body. Compare her to the others. If she's raised at all, she may need anti-biotics from a vet. If she's seems normal, it may just be no more than a snuffle and she'll be fine.

Rob

[Vember]

Hi treecol
Welcome to the Hen House

It could be that the stress of moving house has fetched on a bit of a snuffle, I have had this happen
Take's a day or two to show it's self but soon settles down

Might be an idea to pop some apple cider vinegar in their water helps with congestion


Sarah