New Chick..head twitching and neck stretching with open mouth

[cityfolkchicks]

the head twitch in the beginnig of your video yes, but not the other movements. cute babies you have!

 

[cityfolkchicks]

I guess not...she is resting peacefully, no biting or scratching, just sleep. I have been reading alot of info about worming the birds. Is this a sign of worms of some sort? Should I worm them? Also should I keep Corid handy just incase?

 

[Miss Lydia]

at 5 weeks i can't imagine it has worms. but you should put together a first aid kit for your chickens, I wouldn't treat them for anything unless you know for sure what it is. there is a worm called gape worm but it would be highly unlikely at the age they are they would have gape worm. you also might want to mix the chick food with some good quality yogurt for any runny poo. and heres just one of many ideas about what you should have in a first aid kit. http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/65/gape this is on gape worm. first aid kit. http://www.broodyhen.co.uk/ket/fowlnotfoul/1staid.htm

 

[cityfolkchicks]

Thank you all for your information and help. She seem normal this morning...being bossy as ever! Thanks again

 

[Miss Lydia]

wonderful news!!

 

[Topjared]

I once had a chicken like that as a chick and it didn't rest or nonthing it just twitched and had spasm and the neck thing but later on it was dead so mabey yours were lucky now I have a BO hen at 21weeks old that twitches her head at night any ideas?

 

[Miss Lydia]

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Have you checked her over for lice or mites? this is usually the time of year to see outbreaks. or it could be something nerological, is she eating and drinking and pooping normal?