Greetings from Johnson City, TN! I need help!

[MotherChicker]

I'm hoping someone can help. I went to the co-op today for a new chick to add to my flock and while there I spotted one who seemed to be having a hard time. They went ahead and gave it to me for free. This chick is only a few days old. It seems to have a neurological problem. It eats and drinks, but when she tries to walk she flips over and she has a constant head sway. When I googled possible answers linked w symptoms I got Newcastle disease and Marek's disease. But after watching videos of birds w both, they don't match what she's doing. She just had a constant head sway from side to side and chirps a lot. Even when she's trying to sleep. I've not noticed any sneezing or discharge or anything else to represent respiratory problems. Any ideas???

 

[Granny Hatchet]

try her on some poly-vi-sol without iron as soon as possible. try looking up wry neck and see if that fits. welcome to BYC

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about the chick not being well, thank you for trying to help it. You might want to post in the Emergencies forum for ideas on dealing with him https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[MotherChicker]

try her on some poly-vi-sol without iron as soon as possible. try looking up wry neck and see if that fits. welcome to BYC

It doesn't match wry neck. It's a very rhythmic movement from side to side. No jerking or twisting.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

well, kelsie is right, there are a lot of smart people that look on the forum she gave you that can help. i hope it gets better.

 

[TwoCrows]

Get some vitamins in this bird quick. Especially the vitamins B, E and Selenium. These 3 things can save their lives. Many times a vitamin deficiency is the cause of neurological issues.

Good luck with your baby. I hope she makes a full recovery.

 

[gander007]