Anyone's chickens dealing with allergies??

[RoosterHeavy]

Our pollen count in NC is a record high. Today I noticed the skin on my roos face a little puffy/weird looking. Do you think it's allergies? Everyone else is normal. I have a liquid antibiotic and liquid Benedryl. Should I just treat him? Or leave it? His eyes aren't watery but the skin around them just looks a bit "off" to me. Thanks in advance!

 

[Eggcessive]

Could you post any pictures? Swelling in the face or around eyes could be due to a respiratory infection, pecking or a sting. Is he gasping, swallowing mucus in his beak from his sinus cavity, or shaking his head? Look for any bubbles or foam in one eye.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Following. We relocated to NC recently. I have never heard of chickens having allergies but my husband is having a ton of issues. Where in NC are you?

 

[RoosterHeavy]

Following. We relocated to NC recently. I have never heard of chickens having allergies but my husband is having a ton of issues. Where in NC are you?

I'm near Winston-Salem. I've lived here 22 years but this is the worst I've seen. I've had to take Zyrtec and Flonase and my face just feels "full", so I'm not surprised about my rooster LOL

 

[RoosterHeavy]

Could you post any pictures? Swelling in the face or around eyes could be due to a respiratory infection, pecking or a sting. Is he gasping, swallowing mucus in his beak from his sinus cavity, or shaking his head? Look for any bubbles or foam in one eye.

Of course out of my 6 roos, he's the only one that won't willingly let me hold him. But no sneezing, oozing, anything of that sort. Perhaps it was a fire ant or bee sting....who knows at this point LOL

 

[Eggcessive]

You might be able to take a picture when he is on the roost in evening or when he is resting. Do you have good ventilation inside your coop? Pollen, dust, mold, and powdery chicken feed can affect the nostrils and breathing.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I'm near Winston-Salem. I've lived here 22 years but this is the worst I've seen. I've had to take Zyrtec and Flonase and my face just feels "full", so I'm not surprised about my rooster LOL

We are in WNC but close enough. My husband will be so happy to hear he’s not alone!