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Worrisome behaviour of one hen.

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by ErinFitz, Jan 12, 2014.

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  1. Jan 12, 2014 #1
    ErinFitz

    ErinFitz Out Of The Brooder

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    From what I have learnt owning chickens for about 6 months, when a hen has her beak open it means she is scared. The leader of her flock, Henrietta has been marching around the place with her beak open and wings slightly out, 60% of the day she does this for a few weeks now. Is this because of the recent goanna attacks on my ducklings maybe? She didn't whiteness it, but I can tell you chickens aren't stupid animals. I'm a little worried about her mental health and if she will be ok?


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  3. Jan 12, 2014 #2
    GarthRyan

    GarthRyan Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Is it hot where you're at? That's how mine act when it's hot out. If not, then I have no idea.
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2014 #3
    gander007

    gander007 Chicken Obsessed

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    I do believe it is summer time down under correct [​IMG]

    All my birds do this in the summer time May till the end of October [​IMG]


    This is how they regulate their body temps try giving them some Electrolyte in their water to help with dehydration [​IMG]


    Nice looking chicken you have there [​IMG]



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