MatthewMChickens
Chirping
- Apr 4, 2021
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Hi all,
(I have included as much information as possible.)
Today my chickens all started to twitch their heads. The transformation has been remarkable from no twitching to twitching.
I have four Isa Browns, estimated around 10-14 days old and they all drink, eat and defecate regularly and normally. They all have access to a heat light (90F directly under) and have plenty of space around where it is cooler.
I'm reaching out today because head twitching seems to be really common on the internet but I haven't found a topic about all baby chicks starting at the same time.
I've done a brief physical examination and to a very novice and untrained eye nothing looks up. Skin looks ok, no obvious bugs or inflamed areas. Vent area seems clear.
I use paper towels/puppy pea pads as their bedding.
Today it was quite warm (80 Fahrenheit) and very loud. It's Easter so everyone is gawking in and making loud noises. Is twitching a normal response to stress?
If anyone has any ideas, or if its just normal, please let me know!
I have some videos (the background noise is really loud...)
All four twitching:
One close up:
Thank you for taking the time to look. I'm sorry if its just normal - its just not a comforting sight!
(I have included as much information as possible.)
Today my chickens all started to twitch their heads. The transformation has been remarkable from no twitching to twitching.
I have four Isa Browns, estimated around 10-14 days old and they all drink, eat and defecate regularly and normally. They all have access to a heat light (90F directly under) and have plenty of space around where it is cooler.
I'm reaching out today because head twitching seems to be really common on the internet but I haven't found a topic about all baby chicks starting at the same time.
I've done a brief physical examination and to a very novice and untrained eye nothing looks up. Skin looks ok, no obvious bugs or inflamed areas. Vent area seems clear.
I use paper towels/puppy pea pads as their bedding.
Today it was quite warm (80 Fahrenheit) and very loud. It's Easter so everyone is gawking in and making loud noises. Is twitching a normal response to stress?
If anyone has any ideas, or if its just normal, please let me know!
I have some videos (the background noise is really loud...)
All four twitching:
Thank you for taking the time to look. I'm sorry if its just normal - its just not a comforting sight!