She is not breathing heavily or fast, totally breathing easy! Just sounds crackley every few breaths. We’re in Tennessee, so it’s not cold at all anymore. We had a pretty mild winter and it’s in the 70s this week!
I recently purchased 5 ISA Browns from a nearby farm intending to integrate them into my existing flock of 18 birds, but after handling them, I’ve noticed a respiratory issue.
One of the five hens has a crackling sound when breathing (rales?) and occasional mucus from her beak but otherwise...