Chick can’t lift its head. What do I do?

[Ruler of the Roost]

I have a strange issue with one of my hatchlings. It will not lift its head, almost like it can’t. It’s obviously hungry and thirsty but when I try to feed it, it just drags its head around the floor or my hand. What do I do?

 

[ChickenChick46]

Is it possible it's got wry neck? I've never hatched chicks, but I know there are lots of experts here. I'm sure they'll chime in soon with some advice.

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

Is it possible it's got wry neck? I've never hatched chicks, but I know there are lots of experts here. I'm sure they'll chime in soon with some advice.

That was my first thought. Every time she tries to eat she just ends up doing somersaulting in the feed.

 

[ChickenChick46]

That was my first thought. Every time she tries to eat she just ends up doing somersaulting in the feed.

I think it's a vitamin E or D or both deficiency. I think you can use human grade vitamins and administer it with a syringe or maybe in some mash feed?

I'm so sorry I'm not more help, I'm trying to remember what I've read on here before.

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

We got it drink an ml of water with .3mls of rooster booster +k. Letting it rest and we’re going to try and make a mash of chick starter. I have vitamin d tablets for humans, I also have fish oil, which contain vitamin d. I don’t have any e.

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

We got it drink an ml of water with .3mls of rooster booster +k. Letting it rest and we’re going to try and make a mash of chick starter. I have vitamin d tablets for humans, I also have fish oil, which contain vitamin d. I don’t have any e.

We are using the DuMor chick starter by purina. I just confirmed that it has some vitamin e in it.

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

The chick is not eating enough of the mashed or dry dumor. She’s improved some being better hydrated, but her neck is still doing the thing. I’m going to try to find a liquid e supplement tomorrow and try the fish oil for the d. Does anyone have any suggestions about dosing? Any further advice would be greatly appreciated.