Baby chick walking in circles

[amandam121]

Hi there. I’m a new chicken owner. I ordered 10 barred rock chicks that came in 2 weeks ago. One of them had splayed leg that I ,somewhat, successfully corrected. While her legs improved dramatically, I never could get them 100%. She has always walked a little funny and been sort of spasmodic in her movements. Her motions are more jerky and less fluid than then other chicks. She eats, drinks, and behaves normally aside from walking. I noticed yesterday when I took them all out for some sunshine that she is walking in circles. She walks in tight circles for a few spins and then straightens out to go in the direction she needs. She is still holding her head up strong, looking around, eating and drinking normally. I’ve searched the forum and internet but can’t find anything that best describes what’s going on. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Hopefully someone will have the answer that you seek.

 

[nuthatched]

Have you tried giving her 1 400i.u vitamin E and a bit if a b complex tablet?

 

[amandam121]

Have you tried giving her 1 400i.u vitamin E and a bit if a b complex tablet?

I haven’t but I will try that. Thank you.

 

[Iluveggers]

@azygous @Eggcessive

 

[azygous]

@nuthatched is right in suggesting vitamin E. The circular walking pattern is typtical of a form of wry neck. Give the E with some egg. Once a day until the symptoms clear up.