Omlet Smart Autodoor - New in box

[veggiesue]

Hello,

Just 5 days ago, we got 2 new (point of lay) girls, and I have noticed (today) that one of them is from time to time, opening her mouth. She is eating and drinking, so I am not sure why she is doing this.

Can anybody offer any suggestions as to why she may be doing this, and if she is ok.

 

THanks,

Veggiesue

[LuckyChickenLover-]

Is it hot where you are at the moment? Chickens pant, so that could be it.

[veggiesue]

No it is quite cool here at the moment. It was evening when I noticed her doing it. I will keep an eye on her today. It could be she just had something stuck in her throat.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I've noticed a couple of my girls doing that on occasion. It usually passes after a day or so.

 

Don't panic, but it can also be a sign of gapeworm (unlikely though, unless it persists!)

[veggiesue]

One of the older hens is now doing it, and she also seems to have something similar to a cough, and there is a purring kind of noise when breathing. She is eating, drinking and getting on with the usual stuff, I just get a little worried when I see something different happening.

 

Thanks

[Plum]

If she is rattling when breathing it may be a upper respiratory infection that needs treatment.

[Cheryl]

Look at the eyes is there any white frothy stuff in them.. if there is.. you will need BAYTRIL its an antibiotic for respiratory infections , my three Baldnecks had it a few weeks ago after one week of medicine made a full recovery, catch it early and they will be fine ,but keep them separate from the other birds..