Hi, All,
I have a 7 month old hen who is hanging her head like she's having neck issues, maybe even a broken neck. My flock is open range'd. I didn't notice her coming out of the coup with issues, but shortly after, I saw her with her beak on the ground. It looked like she was foraging for insects and I walked away. A bit later, the hen had moved about 40 feet, but then other hens were pecking/attacking her. I isolated her in a horse stall.
Other than her head hanging, she can stand and if I hold her and lift her head for her, she's "normal" looking, breathing, etc.
Any thoughts on this condition or treatment suggestions would be very much appreciated!
Thank You!
~Mark
I have a 7 month old hen who is hanging her head like she's having neck issues, maybe even a broken neck. My flock is open range'd. I didn't notice her coming out of the coup with issues, but shortly after, I saw her with her beak on the ground. It looked like she was foraging for insects and I walked away. A bit later, the hen had moved about 40 feet, but then other hens were pecking/attacking her. I isolated her in a horse stall.
Other than her head hanging, she can stand and if I hold her and lift her head for her, she's "normal" looking, breathing, etc.
Any thoughts on this condition or treatment suggestions would be very much appreciated!
Thank You!
~Mark