how come my chickens beaks are open sometimes

[cbriggscc]

I'm new to chickens and sooo excited I have 3 RI reds, and 2 buff orp's
I just got the 2 orps from my sister cause they are a year old and lay eggs, my reds still are a little young.
Was wondering why the orp's have there beaks open...do they do that sometimes when it's hot out? I don't think its a cold, as eyes, nasals are clear...just didn't know if they do that when it's hot out sometimes?
thanks,
Charlene

 

[pixiechic]

Yes, they pant sometimes when it's hot.

 

[ChickenToes]

Pixiechic is right, they're panting. Just make sure they have shade and lots of water and they'll be just fine.

 

[silkieluvr]

Don't worry too much my EE's who mind you are much heavier than the rest all walk around with their beaks open and their wings spread away from there bodies when it gets hot. Just make sure they have shade and water

 

[krjwaj]

I had the same ? when we first put the girls outside. They are panting. Its how they cool off.

 

[cbriggscc]

Thank you so kindly everyone! I'll have to get some photo's of the girls

We moved to the country 2 years ago...and while I've been a long time dog person, chickens are new to me. I know I'm going to love this board.
We are outside Buffalo NY.
we have 5 dogs, 6 chickens, a parrot and a cat.
4 grown kids and my oldest daughter is growing me a grandbaby, 1st one