Odd please help

sethsleader

Songster
10 Years
Apr 14, 2009
252
2
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Portreath
Shirley my 8mth old hybrid is stretching out her neck and opening her mouth, over and over again, shes been doing it all evening.
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I worm her with verm-x every 4 weeks. I clean out her coop daily its on slab so i brush up all poop/feed, bag and bin it then clean out with very hot water, I also wash out waterer and feeder daily. I disinfect the whole coop and run with Vikrons (sp?) 4 weekly after they've been wormed. They free range all day.

What could this be?
Is there anything I should do for her?
I try to keep them as happy and clean as possible. Im a bit worried.
 
I've seen my birds do that every now and then. I always just figured it was something stuck in the throat - seems like the behavior stops as soon as it starts. Doesn't sound like it could be anything due to lack of hygiene!!!!!
 
Sometimes if they have a bit of fibre or something any of the following may assist-

diced tomatoes

diced cucumber

tiny slivers of multigrain bread soaked in olive oil...

If it persists, might need to check her more thoroughly.
Is crop emptying as usual?
 
Im new to chickens, I didn't know I had to check the crop, I do know where it is although I dont know what Im feeling for?

The girls are asleep now so I will check a.m.

Thanks for the help
 

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