Silkie Hen keeps mouth open......

[Sara_Georgia]

I just got a silkie hen, not sure about age, and she keeps her mouth open most of the time. It's almost like shes panting, but she doesn't act sick. I didn't know if this was just a silkie thing or what.
Thanks, Sara!

 

[Clucky]

silkies dont do that. you should take it to the vets and see why is doing that it may have a cold on a cramped up neck. its throat maybe blocked or some thing. my red shavers do it only on a hot sunny day when they pant.
Cheers Clucky chook!!!!!!!

 

[Justino]

mine do it but only when theyre hot and they pant....all of mine do it and not just silkies

 

[speedabug]

Mine has only did it when it was very hot. They sometimes do that when their thirsty. I agree you need to take it to the vet.

 

[sunnychooks]

From what I understand, that may be a symptom of gapeworm. Use the Search function at the top of the forum to find more information or maybe someone with some experience with gapeworm will respond. Good luck!

 

[dlhunicorn]

moving is very stressful... keep an eye that she is drinking sufficient water and eating...
She will settle down soon

 

[Sara_Georgia]

I don't really notice it now. I'm thinking it may have been the big stress of a new home.
Thanks, Sara