Franki Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi all, wondered if you could help... I've noticed that sometimes my hens seem to gag, they are otherwise healthy so I've not been too concerned. Anyway this week we just got some week old chicks (cream legbars) and one of them keeps gagging, I've only been feeding chick crumb. Any ideas why? Is this normal? I'm a worried new mummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 If their just opening their beaks they could be just yawning. One of our hens ate too quickly and kept opening her beak, and sort of gagging. It soon went away, but make sure they have plenty of fresh water available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 If they do in a lot then it might be worth seeing your vet in case they have gape worm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 They do gag every so often to rearrange food in their crop. If they do it a lot, them best to see a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franki Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks for your replies, I feel much more at ease. I think it must just be the crop thing. They're certainly not ill, so I'd rule out gape worm. The little ones haven't even been on the grass so sure they can't have gape worm. I will keep an eye out though. I wasn't concerned before when my wyandottes occasionally did it but was just worried when I saw a baby doing it. I'm such a novice and it takes getting used to all of their quirky mannerisms! Thanks again for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary clark Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Amy. Is an elderly bantam .she now lives in our house most of the day and has one eye ,she is pretty lively but SometimeS gags after her meal ,she has The powdered chicken food with a few meal worms ground up In the afternoon also tonic in the water not every day ,any tips on the subject Thankyou . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
