HELP A NOOB whitings true blue rookie questions

[Not-so Slick Chicken]

yes! and thank you i wasnt sure which thread to post the wobbly news on. hope its ok that i double dipped

I don't see it as a problem at all
You're asking about your new birds and the health concern came up

 

[Not-so Slick Chicken]

I skirted around the wobbles as I happened to have seen it addressed in your other post before I read this one, and I personally am not sure what it would be or how to treat. So I wouldn't have any helpful info on that.

But did want to address her color since that was something I could answer

 

[FarmerGirl101]

why is this happening? is she gonna die!

How long has this been happening and how often does she do this? Do her ears look clear? It looks like it might be a balance issue but sometimes this can be caused by neurological issues if head trauma has occurred. I would try giving her 1 400 iu vitamin E pill and a vitamin B complex tablet (1/2 of it) daily for a few weeks. Sometimes deficiencies in these vitamins can cause issues. This is the typical treatment for wry neck but it should still hopefully help in this case.

 

[peggythechicken]

How long has this been happening and how often does she do this? Do her ears look clear? It looks like it might be a balance issue but sometimes this can be caused by neurological issues if head trauma has occurred. I would try giving her 1 400 iu vitamin E pill and a vitamin B complex tablet (1/2 of it) daily for a few weeks. Sometimes deficiencies in these vitamins can cause issues. This is the typical treatment for wry neck but it should still hopefully help in this case.

thank you this is helpful! i brought her to a vet and she is now under observation in a laundry basket in my bedroom. i think the vet checked her ears but i can call and ask tomorrow. she is tipsy-turvy most of the time. the vet thinks she has not been fed enough at the place where i got her and to give her a critical care omnivore sup and keep her cozy and isolated with lots of food and water. vet still mulling over giving her profilactic antibiotics because while she did have a low grade fever (108 point something) if this is what she thinks (vitamin deficiency from not getting to eat enough chicken feed) than killing any flora would do harm. i feel like i had so much information come at me that i am somehow dumber for it.

 

[peggythechicken]

update: she is doing so much better today! a lot less 'drunk' moments but she did have a few moments where she slowly closed her eyes and tipped her head back. im going to keep my vet involved on this one because it freaked me out so much! God bless all of you for helping me so much. I couldnt be more grateful for the wisedom and kindness in this community