This little guy was the first one to hatch and he seemed to always get his head 'stuck' somewhere - or so I thought. I did a quick snatch & grab to get him out of the incubator. It's now 24 hours laster and it turns out, he can't lift his neck upright and holds his head between his legs. Initially, he couldn't stand and would scoot backwards. Now, he is standing but still can't lift his head past about 30 degrees. I did see him get a drink (by accident because he backed himself onto the water).
I can lift his head for him, but it feels very tight.
Is there any hope for him? Should I try some "physical therapy" such as messaging his neck, gently stretching it upwards for him?
View from behind...you can see how much his head is tucked under him....
side view - this is how he is when he stands - and he tends to walk backwards as a result.
I can lift his head for him, but it feels very tight.
Is there any hope for him? Should I try some "physical therapy" such as messaging his neck, gently stretching it upwards for him?
View from behind...you can see how much his head is tucked under him....
side view - this is how he is when he stands - and he tends to walk backwards as a result.