Help! Bantam chick with wry neck!

Alexandra33

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I have been noticing for a couple days that one of my 1 week old Silver Penciled Wyandotte bantam chicks was sleeping a little differently than the rest. Well, when I picked her up today, her neck curled under in an embryo-like position. I know this is wry neck, but so far, after raising 65 birds, it's the first case I've ever encountered. She's eating and drinking and is exceptionally energetic as of late, but it breaks my heart to see her with her chin pasted to her chest. She actually curls up more severely when I pick her up, and then is a little less obvious when running around in the brooder. Is there anything else I can do for her other than give her a vitamin supplement? I'm so new to this.


Thank you so much!
-Alex
 
Hiya! I remember reading this post a while back on someone who was dealing with wry neck in one of their chicks. I bookmarked it because it was a really informative post so I hope it helps you in some way! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-a-wry-neck-chick-story-with-pics-with-update

Good luck, sending healing energy your way!
Thanks a million!
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VERY helpful!

I'm still pumping her full of vitamins, probiotics, and molasses, so hopefully it will start working here soon.

-Alex
 

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