eggspam Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi all, My first post here and is in sheer desperation- so any advice/helpp would be appreciated. My 6 week old silkie hen somehow (I believe) managed to injure herself yesterday- I was in a different room, so didnt see how it happend) but I think it either hit its head or got pecked by another chicken. Anyway, it now has ended up with a twisted neck (almost 360 degrees!) and cant walk forwards. It seems OK with eating and drinking and doesnt seem to be in pain. I've isolated her and kept her warm.... but what else can I do? The internet suggests leaving it for a few days in case its "fluid on the brain".... but for how long? A link to a video of her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=10150368833520720&comments Will it heal or shall I just end it now? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Silkies can suffer from twisted necks for a couple of reasons There is a thought that its sometimes caused by infra red lamps so thats one that can be ruled out or in It could be brain damage, Silkies have thin sculls and are easily injured It could be ear mite but thats less likely It may also be Mareks disease which Silkies can be prone to If its wry neck I think that can be helped by adding vitamin powder to the water Whatever it is the poor thing looks very bad so I'd get it to a vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 She looks very distressed, second Redwing about taking her to the vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Poor thing. I'm wondering if she might be 'stargazing'. Falkor had a chicken that did this. See this thread and this for more info. I would definitely seek a vets opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
