Rooster mouth opening and closing

[happymorrows]

What does it mean when my rooster opens and closes his mouth all the time. His crow is a little weak/muted as well.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Is he yawning?

 

[Judy]

Check inside his mouth for gapeworms.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/disparas.htm
this website explains gapeworms

 

[happymorrows]

He is not yawning. The guy at my feedstore said gapeworms, but I also read somewhere that they were rare and it is often a resp. issue (gasping to breath). I am treating for worms just in case. how long do i have to throw out the eggs after treatment?

 

[happymorrows]

The feed store gave me something called Prohibit to treat gapeworm. It goes in their water. The whole packet (52g) dissolved in 1 qt, then 1tsp from that qt in a gallon x 2days.

 

[jjthink]

What is his age, what is his diet, is his poop normal, is he active, does he eat and drink well, ...... and any other info that can help folsk help you and he.
JJ

 

[happymorrows]

He is one year old.
His poop looks normal.
He eats and drinks normally.
His diet it free range in a very large run and chicken feed (plus scratch and BOSS).
He is active, runs around the yard just fine, not lethargic. Just does the gaping thing.

I contacted NC State's Poultry Science department and their vet told me it is probably viral and the chickens will have to get better on their own. (I have a hen with bubbly eye/nose and diarrhea). Any advice is welcome.

 

[Judy]

See if this will help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=415995&p=1

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Quote:
Sorry I am not familiar with the treatment for gapeworm. For other wormers most people toss the eggs for 2 weeks, though, I think. You could do a search for your medication on this board.