Help! Is immediate action needed?

[abrooks]

I've had a rooster and a hen for a year now, and have noticed by roo will once or twice a day will extend his neck and open his mouth, but he's healthy, eats very well, is not lethargic and otherwise breathes fine, no wheezing, sneezing or coughing but should I worry he may have gapeworm?
They have a coop that's in an enclosed kennel on our ranch.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Mine do exactly the same thing as you have described even the girls also. As you say he is healthy and acting normal I would not be too worried. For me always think it's them having a good stretch just like we would.

Wishing you the very best of luck in the future.

Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

He sounds like he is fine - sometimes reading too much about health problems stirs an active imagination. I know I am always googling my symptoms but, I am making a very serious effort to stop

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

It sounds like normal chicken behavior to me, ours do it too and they are fine.

Thanks for joining us, it's nice to have you here!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[abrooks]

Thank you all for your incite and welcoming me to BYC!