Aug 24, 2017 #1 Blueoriental In the Brooder Joined Mar 19, 2017 Messages 20 Reaction score 4 Points 19 Can anybody tell me what's wrong with my 6 week old Russian orloff hen? He neck is floppy and twisted? Attachments IMG_2055.JPG 1,015.6 KB · Views: 3
Can anybody tell me what's wrong with my 6 week old Russian orloff hen? He neck is floppy and twisted?
Aug 24, 2017 #2 coach723 Crossing the Road 10 Years Educator Spirit Friend Joined Feb 12, 2015 Messages 11,179 Reaction score 18,214 Points 801 Location North Florida I can't really tell from the picture but I would suspect it's wry neck, which is often a vitamin deficiency, though genetics may play a role. Supplementing with Vitamin E and selenium may help. Here are some links that hopefully will help you: http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/2013/06/a-brief-word-about-wry-neck.html http://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/wry-neck.html http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2014/04/preventing-and-treating-wry-neck-in.html
I can't really tell from the picture but I would suspect it's wry neck, which is often a vitamin deficiency, though genetics may play a role. Supplementing with Vitamin E and selenium may help. Here are some links that hopefully will help you: http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/2013/06/a-brief-word-about-wry-neck.html http://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/wry-neck.html http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2014/04/preventing-and-treating-wry-neck-in.html