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Songster
Can you have a mentally handicapped chicken? I know that is a stupid question but mille fluer does this passing and hitting into walls before she lays. It's like she doesn't know what to do.
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No there hasn't been any kind of predator. I will try and download the video I tookA video would be enlightening.
There is such a thing as neurological damage that can cause motor issues and imbalance and perhaps confusion.
In the recent past, has there been a predator incident that caused panic in the flock?
No there hasn't been any kind of predator. I will try and download the video I took
If this would happen to be a neurological issue. Is it safe to keep her with the other girls?
From what it seems, yes. With chickens being as complex as they are, there are some neurological diseases that can come from multiple factors. From your poor girl's behavior, the most likely match would probably be Avian Encephalomyelitis. Which have symptoms of lack or coordination, trouble standing from leg weakness, head shaking and more awful stuff. But don't take it from me. It would be best to take your fluffer to the vet before coming to conclusions. Especially if it continues once she get's older. This disease will usually come from picornaviruses.Can you have a mentally handicapped chicken? I know that is a stupid question but mille fluer does this passing and hitting into walls before she lays. It's like she doesn't know what to do.
You're welcome! It would be a good call to bring her inside and keep an eye on her. You may have to quarantine her for the chance that she may have a contagious neurological problem as a result of a virus.Should I bring her inside and thanks