Question: Panting

[GGchick]

Hi everyone, I took my 4-week-olds outside yesterday for a little field trip. It was sunny and about 76. Two chicks immediately began panting. I wondered if they might do this out of fear? I can't imagine they were too hot, although the sun was bright. Could this be a reaction to such warm, bright sun?
Thanks!

 

[RAWR]

If the sun was hitting them, they could have been too warm...

 

[ShaggysGirl]

I'd be sure they can always get to some shade and have access to water. They should be fine

 

[bakerjw]

I had my 5 week old girls out last weekend. It wasn't hot and the breeze was a bit cool but they would lay down and lift a wing as they panted. I suppose they were hot which surprised me and my wife.