Chicken Shaking Its Head? Reasons Why Chickens Shake Their Heads

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When chickens shake their head, they are using their head to see things clearly.

THEY USE THEIR HEADS TO SEE CLEARLY

When chickens shake their head more than usual, it’s a clear sign that something is bothering them.

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WRYNECK OR NUTRITIONAL NECK JERKING

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Chickens also shake or jerk their heads when they suffer from a possible head injury.

POSSIBLE HEAD INJURY

Shaking heads can also indicate that your chickens suffer from an illness or disease

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DISEASES

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Throat and ear infections can also cause your chickens to shake their heads.

THROAT AND EAR INFECTIONS

Ear mites can also cause chickens to shake their heads like humans scratch their heads when they have lice on their hair strands.

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PARASITES OR WORMS