Blank stare for a bit, neck movements

[J n J Chickens]

Our Sapphire Olive Egger, McQueen, was observed today blankly staring, at times closing her eyes for a bit, and doing a neck movement. When I videod it, she was mostly staring. The neck movement is substantial when she finally does move. She followed the others, just didn’t participate in scratching and pecking.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/01d_gn2FaCGsGf5V65TUYOnaQ

 

[nuthatched]

Can you load the video someplace else? The video won't load for me.

 

[Bkaye]

The neck movements maybe indicative of a crop issue. I’d check her crop first thing in the morning before she’s had anything to eat or drink.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Our Sapphire Olive Egger, McQueen, was observed today blankly staring, at times closing her eyes for a bit, and doing a neck movement. When I videod it, she was mostly staring. The neck movement is substantial when she finally does move. She followed the others, just didn’t participate in scratching and pecking.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/01d_gn2FaCGsGf5V65TUYOnaQ

I agree with @Bkaye that is looks like she's adjusting her crop.

Check her crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat or drink.
If the crop is not empty, then begin treating it according to the article linked below.
While you are checking her crop, do look her over for lice/mites.
Does she lay eggs? Consistently or does she have issues with production?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[J n J Chickens]

Can you load the video someplace else? The video won't load for me.

I’m having issues with my iPhone.

 

[J n J Chickens]

I agree with @Bkaye that is looks like she's adjusting her crop.

Check her crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat or drink.
If the crop is not empty, then begin treating it according to the article linked below.
While you are checking her crop, do look her over for lice/mites.
Does she lay eggs? Consistently or does she have issues with production?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

She is a consistent layer. Is laying now actually. We will check her out thanks.

 

[J n J Chickens]

Our Sapphire Olive Egger, McQueen, was observed today blankly staring, at times closing her eyes for a bit, and doing a neck movement. When I videod it, she was mostly staring. The neck movement is substantial when she finally does move. She followed the others, just didn’t participate in scratching and pecking.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/01d_gn2FaCGsGf5V65TUYOnaQ

Thank you all for the advise!! Learning every day. She seems fine and I’m guessing she was having issues with her crop. She usually lays large to extra large eggs consistently. Thanks to you all!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you all for the advise!! Learning every day. She seems fine and I’m guessing she was having issues with her crop. She usually lays large to extra large eggs consistently. Thanks to you all!

I'm glad she is doing fine.
I'd re-check her crop for the next few mornings just to be sure it's emptying like it should.