Have you seen this before? Head injury shock

[Notaneggspurt]

@Cragg Klefor
Some better experienced folks should be popping on in soon. as long as you don't see any blood I'd avoid touching his head. Try to be relaxed while your around him. That's the hardest part. He's probably well acquainted with the sounds of your routine. Watch for his poos. They could be a bit different until he gets some food in him. Have a nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Make sure he's drinking. Watch for tremors or seizure like movements. I'm really hoping it was just a bit of shock and disorientation. It's about 4am across the pond so I need to be getting a nap before the furry and feather crew wonder where breakfast is.
I do adore Terry Pratchett. I'm super excited for Good Omens coming out this spring!

 

[Helen_Jayne]

 

[Wyorp Rock]

All you can do is treat him like he has a head injury or head boink like in quail.
He needs to be hydrated first, always hydration, then eating.
He doesn't see well? Is there something wrong with the eyes or does his feathers need to be trimmed?

You are in the UK look for Nettex Nutri-Drops or you can give Vitamin E along with 1/4tablet human B-complex.

Once he is hydrated, offer him a wet mash made out of his feed. Bits of egg would be good too.

If you have vet care, that would be even better.

 

[Helen_Jayne]

I've tried him with scrambled egg but he won't touch it although I've left in in his crate. He won't drink but I am putting honey water on his beak regularly so he's getting some fluid in him with sugar. I've got the vitamin caps which I used for wry neck but I'm afraid to force it down him in case that shocks him more. He is slowly improving and seeming brighter and I'm hoping that will just continue but the not eating or drinking is a concern.
He has a big pom pom on his head which because he's in roosting mode has come down over his eyes but normally he has fairly good front to side vision. Do you think trimming is necessary?

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you mix a little crumbles in some water in a small bowl and hold it up close to him to eat. I sometimes will drop a few sprinkle of crumbs while doing this to catch their attention. Most chickens love cooked egg, but you can try a small amount of tuna, salmon, liver, or pate catfood. Once he starts eating some, go back to chicken feed mostly. Just note if he can see through the feathers. Trim if you need to, but they can bleed if you cut too short.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I've tried him with scrambled egg but he won't touch it although I've left in in his crate. He won't drink but I am putting honey water on his beak regularly so he's getting some fluid in him with sugar. I've got the vitamin caps which I used for wry neck but I'm afraid to force it down him in case that shocks him more. He is slowly improving and seeming brighter and I'm hoping that will just continue but the not eating or drinking is a concern.
He has a big pom pom on his head which because he's in roosting mode has come down over his eyes but normally he has fairly good front to side vision. Do you think trimming is necessary?

Are the vitamin caps like soft gel or where you can squeeze them out or even dissolve them? That may be something to add to your honey water.

I agree, the not eating/drinking is concerning, they can dehydrate quickly, so do the best you can.

Do you have any photos of him?

 

[chickens really]

Hello. Being he is a Silkie and a crested bird he sounds like he has brain damage. Their skulls are not closed.

 

[Helen_Jayne]

I don't think he has brain damage because if he did he'd be falling over a lot. As it is it's like he's in roosting mode so he doesn't want to eat because its like he's roosting. He just wants to sleep and when you put him in his box he tucks his head under his wing and sleeps. It's been a couple of days now and he doesn't seem to be getting worse, if anything better because he is slightly more alert and struggles when picked up. He can stretch a wing without falling over and shake his feathers, walk around but he just doesn't make any sound or eat or drink. I just hope he comes out of it soon :-(

 

[Notaneggspurt]

I'm glad to hear his still with you! And and another for Cocky

The vaulted skull of the crested breeds can make them more susceptible to head injuries. You've mentioned roosting mode. Is he on a roost bar? Can you tell if he's able to grip things? You test his alertness you can gentle blowing across his face. If he starts to act like he's dozing while your feeding him and watering just give a gentle steady blow.

How's his potty habits going? Things still look fairly normal?

 

[Notaneggspurt]

You also mentioned a second one you raised with him? Does he have a friend or was that the other cockerel? Also what's his name?