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She appeared to have what looked like a seizure and died. I'm so heartbroken. I'm not sure I have the heart for this. I love animals too much.
 
silkiekeeper said:
She appeared to have what looked like a seizure and died. I'm so heartbroken. I'm not sure I have the heart for this. I love animals too much.
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I am so sorry :hugs losing a beloved animal is never easy, but who else will ever love these animals as much as us who have our heart and soul put into raising them? You sound like a very loving, caring chicken owner and your little showgirl was lucky to have you. You tried your best and I don't think you could have done anything else. We are here for you :hugs
 
Thanks everyone. Pistol was something special to us. She had quite the personality, hence the name. Maybe I'll stop crying soon.

I gave the one with wry neck nutridrench, vitamin E and selenium. I think I got more on myself than in her mouth. Is there an easier way to give it to them?
 
Wyorp Rock said:
I'm very sorry:hugs

You did the best you could for your little one. I know it's hard to lose them. You do have the heart for this...take some time to experience your heartache, then focus on the others that you have. Do you have one with Wry Neck too?
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Is wry neck caused by vitamin E and selenium deficiency? If so, how would this poor woman who just lost her chicken treat it?
 
silkiekeeper said:
Thanks everyone. Pistol was something special to us. She had quite the personality, hence the name. Maybe I'll stop crying soon.

I gave the one with wry neck nutridrench, vitamin E and selenium. I think I got more on myself than in her mouth. Is there an easier way to give it to them?
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Again, I am so sorry you lost Pistol! I had to give my cockerel liquid antibiotics for 20 days. My vet showed me how to do this. I used a very small syringe and while holding him with my left arm firmly against my chest, used the right hand to pry open his beak and quickly insert the syringe down the RIGHT side of his mouth (I could actually feel the syringe through his crop). I waited a beat to be sure it wasn't going down his airway then squirted the medicine down. If you have a friend nearby it may be easier if he or she held the chicken. Here is a link I just read about treating wry neck.
https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/wry-neck.html
The author seems to do her research and cite her sources.
 
Carolrich said:
Is wry neck caused by vitamin E and selenium deficiency? If so, how would this poor woman who just lost her chicken treat it?
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Wry Neck is a symptom caused by vitamin/nutritional deficiency (Vit. E, B1), head or neck trauma, genetics or by certain diseases like Marek's and Avian Lymphoid Leukosis. Certain breeds can be more susceptible to Wry Neck due to the make up of their skull structure. Crested birds like Silkies, Polish and probably these little ones (Showgirls) have a hole in the skull - a sharp peck to the head by another chicken or a bump to the head can cause injury and sometimes fluid on the brain. There is no real "cure" but supportive care that includes Vitamins E, B1 and the mineral selenium (found in eggs, tuna, nuts) can help chickens recover. Sadly, some chickens are not able to overcome Wry Neck, some relapse occasionally while others thrive.

I know it's heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet and sometimes we may feel disheartened, but it is also our responsibility as keepers to carry on and tend to the sick and living.

Here's information about giving oral medications/vitamins
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...er-construction-check-back-for-updates.73335/
 

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