Chickens Yawning

[reksat]

I have noticed in somewhat hot and humid weather it looks like they are doing this. Or is this their way of panting and cooling themselves down? Just curious.

 

[tennesseeckn]

Panting is normal in the heat. If they are stretching their necks and opening and closing their mouths they could be gaping. You can do a search on here for gape worm if you suspect that's what they are doing.

 

[axion_lotus]

Well, what you can do is, if they haven't been wormed for this season, now would be a good time. Better to be safe than sorry.

Also, they should have plenty of shade and cool water to drink. When my babies act like they're getting too hot, I put ice in their waterer for them.

If they have all these things, then all should be well.