Do Chicks who are Roos do THIS?......

[lilmama]

Hello,
I have one chick- a Rhode Island White, I think..(or New Hampshire white?) who is 5wks ols and does this weird thing with her/his mouth. It looks like opening to mouth and stretching the neck at the same time as a baby bird would to let the mom drop food in. He/She has done this ever since I got the chicks at 1 week and it often seems to happen when I talk to him (sounds weird I know.) Anyway, wondering if that is a "pre-crowing" relfex and she is really a HE.
Thanks!

 

[Chris09]

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What it sounds like is that is has some health problems and it is gasping for air...

Chris

 

[lilmama]

hmm.. chicken seems very healthy, energetic and happy. I will look into this thought Chris ....but anyone else have insights?