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post #1 of 11
6/25/12 at 11:27am
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Hello,

I really need some help trying to figure out what is going on with some of my chicks necks.

I have 6 wks old Red Goldens, Yellow and Ringnecks

About 2 1/2 weeks ago I noticed 1 of my ringneck chicks having a problem with it's neck at closer inspection I noticed it was going off to the side and just thought it was a defect. But now about a week ago I noticed 1 of my red goldens having the same problem and now yesterday another one that is only 2 weeks old. I am really worried about what is going on. I have tried to do so much research but not knowing what is happening it is near impossible so I am hoping somebody knows something.

I could understand 1 bird having a problem but not different breeds of different ages

. PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT!!!!!

I feed my birds Purina starter and they have alot of room so they aren't overcrowed by no means.  I bleach everything every Sunday and then rinse very well. I have kennels in my garage that are temperature controlled. I use household water

Please ask me any questions that may help figure this out.

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post #2 of 11
6/25/12 at 11:57am

My guesses: either a nutrient deficiency or a very serious illness.  For a nutrient deficiency, try buying Poly-vi-sol (infant human vitamins) WITHOUT iron and put it in the water.  Don't worry about overdose if there's no iron.  For a serious illness... I'm sorry, but about any illness that causes neck problems needs to be dealt with immediately, which means culling them.  Since it's different breeds and ages with the problem, and it's been in the last week, I think you have a big problem going on.  sad.png  Sorry, I hope it doesn't spread any further.

Chickens: faverolles, australorps, Delaware, barred rock, welsummer, silver laced wyandotte, lavender and buff x wheaten ameraucanas, BLRW, blue and splash andalusian, cochin, exchequer leghorn, silkie, brabanter, minorca, turken, RIR, brahma, speckled sussex...Ducks: two welsh harlequins, two blue swedish...  Two dogs, a snake, two parents and two kids... and food gardens everywhere else. 

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Chickens: faverolles, australorps, Delaware, barred rock, welsummer, silver laced wyandotte, lavender and buff x wheaten ameraucanas, BLRW, blue and splash andalusian, cochin, exchequer leghorn, silkie, brabanter, minorca, turken, RIR, brahma, speckled sussex...Ducks: two welsh harlequins, two blue swedish...  Two dogs, a snake, two parents and two kids... and food gardens everywhere else. 

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post #3 of 11
6/25/12 at 7:41pm
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How much of the vitamins do you put in. I have 1 gallon wateres.

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post #4 of 11
6/25/12 at 8:18pm

I've actually never heard someone state an exact dosage.  When I had chicks doing that, I was told to put a dropperful in their water, even some down their throats, and not to worry about overdose because it's water-soluble if there's no iron. 

Chickens: faverolles, australorps, Delaware, barred rock, welsummer, silver laced wyandotte, lavender and buff x wheaten ameraucanas, BLRW, blue and splash andalusian, cochin, exchequer leghorn, silkie, brabanter, minorca, turken, RIR, brahma, speckled sussex...Ducks: two welsh harlequins, two blue swedish...  Two dogs, a snake, two parents and two kids... and food gardens everywhere else. 

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Chickens: faverolles, australorps, Delaware, barred rock, welsummer, silver laced wyandotte, lavender and buff x wheaten ameraucanas, BLRW, blue and splash andalusian, cochin, exchequer leghorn, silkie, brabanter, minorca, turken, RIR, brahma, speckled sussex...Ducks: two welsh harlequins, two blue swedish...  Two dogs, a snake, two parents and two kids... and food gardens everywhere else. 

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post #5 of 11
6/26/12 at 8:16am
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Thanks for the info. 

I did seperate them and bleached all the pens again and then went and bought some of the vitamins and started them on it last night. The one that just started doesn't look to be as bad and I'm hoping it's not because I haven't had my full cup of coffee yet.  I did find some info on wry necks and it looks like that may be it but I still don't understand how they get this since the food is for gamebirds?

If you think of anything else let me know

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post #6 of 11
6/26/12 at 8:27am
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Has anybody else had a wry neck with there birds?

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post #7 of 11
6/26/12 at 11:52am

This post is immensely informative. Please read all the way to the end. This could explain a lot of the clinical symptoms you see.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/464798/wry-neck-respiratory-issues-with-pics-treatment-vet-state-testing

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post #8 of 11
6/26/12 at 7:03pm
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Thank You for that posting it was great to read and I think I learned more but I will keep on researching. It does sound like that tho' and the pix also match.

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post #9 of 11
7/1/12 at 12:31pm

Yes, there are a number of diseases that can contribute to crooked or twisted necks in poultry and pheasants including Newcastle (see link).

 

 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044
 

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post #10 of 11
7/1/12 at 12:45pm
Also i have seen when a big disruption in incubation temps.or humidity often problems in chicks arise. I know it happens in emu.
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