4 day old chick - itching problem?

[Sperry12]

My chicks are ~4 days old and one is tucking her head under her body (almost biting at herself?) and running backwards. I checked her body and was unable to find anything that could cause this and her vent is clear. I've included a video of this behavior, but sometimes it is worse (lasts longer) and ends with her staying still for a few seconds with her head still down. Any advice that you have would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Aunt Angus]

That is weird. Looks possibly neurological. Has it been like this the whole time, or us it new behavior?

I'm wondering if there's some sort of weird deficiency going on, like with wry neck.

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[Aunt Angus]

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[azygous]

@Aunt Angus is right. This is classic wry neck behavior. Treat the chick with vitamin E while feeding it egg. It should improve in a very short time. Keep up with the E for a couple more days.

 

[Sperry12]

Thank you so much!

 

[Weeg]

I agree with what has already been posting. Looks like wry neck to me. You have been given good advice. Exactly what I would have suggested.