Silkie Chick Keeps Opening & Closing Mouth ⚠️

[QiyeTLyriQue]

One of my Silkies recently hatched 3 babies. This one is the "middle child". I was watching them this morning and I noticed that this one was just standing there, chirping and opening/closing its mouth. I tried to give it water, but decided to bring it inside & offer the electrolyte water. The chick drank like normal (didn't seem thirsty but drank). It keeps chirping like crazy, but I'm not sure the repetitive opening/closing mouth is normal? I did look up some old threads, found saying it's yawning but I don't believe that. The chick is also kind of "stumbly", if that makes sense (not shown in video). I realize it's a baby but even the younger sibling walks without stumbling or losing balance (for the most part).

Anyone see this before? Any recommendations?

 

[Debbie292d]

I have seen this before, but it only lasted a few hours. It was good that you ensured it was drinking. It might just be some dust or something got in its throat. I'd just monitor it and see if it gets past this on its own.

 

[QiyeTLyriQue]

I have seen this before, but it only lasted a few hours. It was good that you ensured it was drinking. It might just be some dust or something got in its throat. I'd just monitor it and see if it gets past this on its own.

Good to know, thank you!

 

[SnackMeat]

I would put it on liquids only in case it's impacted crop. Mine did that trying to readjust crop.