Chicken Sneeze Chickens can and do sneeze when certain conditions are met. The nasal passage of a chicken does have sensitivity, meaning in the event of something foreign being introduced, such as moisture or dust, a sneeze will be triggered. This rapid exhale is meant to force the unwanted object from the nasal cavity and prevent it from reaching the lungs where it can cause damage. On a personal note, a chicken sneezing is a somewhat humorous sound. One that may catch you off-guard the first time you hear it. But it is identifiable, if not somewhat relatable, after you know what you’re listening to. What Does It Mean When A Chicken Sneezes? While the occasional chicken sneeze is of no real consequence, repetitive sneezing can be a sign of something serious. One might think that with

Chicken love Chickens are fully capable of remembering both good and negative events. For example, earlier this summer my new flock managed to escape the coop before completely associating it as a ‘place of safety’. This association is critical as it encourages them to return when the sun goes down and they are at high risk from predators. FYI, rounding up 15 chicks and trying to coral them into a coop all by yourself, can be quite a challenge. Using some scrap particle board, I manufactured a chute by which to direct them. Then with the chute in place, I grabbed a broom as a means of extending my arm, and began ‘shoosh’ing’ them in. Between the chute and the broom, I was able to get all 15 chicks back into the coop. This process was repeated