I read an article on this condition called wryneck. It suggested a link to vitamin E or a selenium deficiency. I changed my chick feed from chicken starter/grower to gamebird starter/grower which has a much higher protein content, and I have no further problems with wryneck.
I have a 3 month old puppy which I hope will gaurd my chickens. Can any of you who have this breed performing this task well, give me tips on the training needed? I am particularly interested in whether I should socailize the puppy with people or pets other than the ones that live here.
Sorry about your rooster. I have extra RIR roosters. I live near Macon, Georgia. Too far to drive I know, if anyone you know is on trip on I-75 in this area I can let you have a couple. They are young adults, just started crowing.