Chicken panting

[whittleah]

Any ideas on what could be causing my Olive egger hen to pant like this? I noticed it yesterday, but figured it was just the heat. However, she was still doing it this morning when it was cool. She’s been broody and hatched 7 chicks 5 weeks ago. She and her chicks are free range when I’m home and always have fresh water and food and lots of cool places to find shade. Her comb has good color and she’s eating and drinking and running around. Doesn’t seem to be in any distress otherwise.

 

[AidKD]

How does her poop look? And have you felt her crop yet?

 

[theoldchick]

I'd say it was the heat or humidity. But get your hands on her and examine her closely.

 

[whittleah]

How does her poop look? And have you felt her crop yet?

Crop feels normal. Poop looks completely normal as well.

 

[AidKD]

Crop feels normal. Poop looks completely normal as well.

Is it very humid where you are?

 

[whittleah]

Is it very humid where you are?

Yes. I’m in central GA. It’s been pretty warm and humid the last few days. I was thinking that may be the cause, but wanted to make sure there isn’t something I’m not thinking of.

 

[AidKD]

Yes. I’m in central GA. It’s been pretty warm and humid the last few days. I was thinking that may be the cause, but wanted to make sure there isn’t something I’m not thinking of.

I also tend to think that's the issue!

 

[whittleah]

I also tend to think that's the issue!

Thank you!