Chick opening and closing mouth when I breathe on face

[560687]

My baby chicks sometimes open and close their mouths and I can’t figure out why. Recently, after breathing on their faces we noticed they opened then closed their mouths. All of them did it except the one I am fairly certain is a cockerel, and I was wondering if this is normal or abnormal behavior.

 

[Tre3hugger]

They sometimes do that to adjust their crop. Pretty normal...may I ask why you are blowing in their face?

 

[560687]

My brother accidentally discovered it while playing with one of the chicks.

 

[LynnRose]

I wouldn't purposefully breath on their faces personally.. but they should just be readjusting their crops.

 

[Tre3hugger]

Probably not a huge deal Probably scary for the chicks though. Not to mention our mouths are the dirtiest places on our body. Add to that the chicks are acting weird after you do it...maybe stop blowing in their tiny faces?

edit:spelling

 

[560687]

Thanks for letting me know. Sorry, haven’t had much time ‘round chicks.

 

[Tre3hugger]

No problem. Keep us posted on their progress. And have fun!