14 week old hens mouth open?

[savilcr]

some of my 14 week old hens walk around with their mouth half open? just want to make sure this is normal and not a disease

 

[AyeUpChuck]

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They pant when they're hot.

 

[Niss]

mine do that and hold their wings out from their bodies to air out those pits

 

[colebarnhart]

Just like dogs in the summer time. If you put on a feathered suit and walked out in the GA heat, your mouth would be open to. If they have enough shade they should be fine. You could put a fan out for them if you think they need it.

It could be a sign of gape worm, but 95% chance it's just the heat.