Chicken Respiratory and Breathing Questions Chicken respiratory
and breathing problems can occur due to an unhealthy
environment. Environmental threats to a chicken can be toxic
build-up from fumes in a coop overdue for cleaning. Poor coop
ventilation can compound problems, sick and contagious poultry
(or other domesticated bird or wild bird species) can spread
Products used to disinfect or treat for if not used properly can
lead to overdose or serious illness and Keeping a Clean Coop is
Key A drafty damp coop and roosting area in cold weather can
wear chickens down, make them too cold and unable to fight
illness. Any concentrations of natural or unnatural gasses,
mites, parasites, fungus or bacteria that can live in the
respiratory system may harm a flock if not corrected quickly.
Many chicken respiratory problems will be prevented just by
keeping a clean coop well ventilated, but not drafty. This is
your first line of defense for chicken breathing and respiratory
health. with a leaky roof or inadequate shel