Cochin rooster makes gagging motion

[momchick]

I recently adopted a Cochin pair. The rooster came with a head shake. I could see nothing amiss. Now, he is making a mouth open gagging type motion with his head. Otherwise, healthy, hungry, mating, award winning specimen.

 

[cicene mete]

Could be gapeworms: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=224991

 

[momchick]

Thank you so much!