Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Butternut, my Rhody Hybrid hen, has started opening her beak really wide. I think it's something called "Gapeworm?" All of my hens, including her, have always done this very occasionally, but now Butternut seems to be doing it a bit more often, and several times in a row. Does anyone have any ideas on what it is, and how to cure it Thanks Millions Mr Rhode Island Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 she might just be rearranging the food in her crop. Mine do it a fair bit. If it's gapeworm then they will be coughing and shaking their head (trying to dislodge the worms) and if you hold her beak open and shine a torch down, you should be able to see thread like worms attahed to her gullet. If you haven't wormed them for 3 or 4 months then it's a good idea to give them a dose of flubenvet which will also kill gapeworm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I agree with Poet. Your girl may also be tired.. Too many late night parties in the Eglu perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 She could also be hot. Is she holding her wings away from her body too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I agree with Poet. Your girl may also be tired.. Too many late night parties in the Eglu perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
