Hi! Im a new member. I have lots to learn about raising chickens!

[Angie Silkie]

We are first time chicken owners! We have had 8 Silkies and 2 brown leghorns since April 2020. They are 2 months old now.

Yesterday one of the silkies was reluctant to move. It would take a few steps use its left wing like a crutch to walk, it looked to loose balance and fall to one side and just lay there. He/she is very alert. Last night we brought it in and it is in a box. Seems to be doing ok other than not walking around. It has an occasional sneeze. No drainage anywhere.

It is eating and drinking but we have to put it next to the food and water. Can anyone help? Any idea what could be wrong?

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you found the site and joined us! I'm so sorry about your chick. Hopefully someone will be able to help you.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I’m not sure what is going on with your bird - maybe post your question here -
Read this first

Then post here

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• How to start a new thread
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).
• Hatching / Chick-care

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Please post on "Emergencies, diseases, injuries," thread in full detail.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi there! Welcome to BYC!

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Welcome!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I hate to write this but your Silkie is of the age to start exhibiting signs of Marek's disease if it has contracted it and the symptoms you are describing are in line with it.
Please post to the ER thread and include a picture or better yet a video that you upload to YouTube or Vimeo then post the link in the thread. Good luck.

 

[Waves]

Welcome to this awesome virtual flock!

 

[Kale the Quail]

Welcome to BYC! thanks for joining lots of awesome people here!