Is my rooster having a seizure?

[Shadrach]

I had two chickens here with what I can only describe as mental health issues, both rescues. They were a bit like a rescue dog that has been abused, prone to very strange behavior and one in particular, fits of aggression.

 

[Taj_MaChicken]

I don't have experience with an epileptic chicken, but we did have a dog that had seizures growing up.

If he were truly having a seizure, he would lose control of his body functions, and not be able to jump up like that. I agree with PP that it's likely some type of neurological issue, I'm just unsure of what. Sorry I couldn't help more.

He's beautiful and I hope you get it resolved.

 

[Trux]

@azygous @Texas Kiki @Wyorp Rock

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I don't know what's going on there. Poultry vitamins with E and the B's as suggested won't hurt to see if they make a difference.

 

[Stockpilejoy]

The assistant called and left message saying Vet looked at video I sent and is not concerned with any seizure activity but mentioned he thinks symptoms could be caused by a toxicity reaction such as mold or plant based. He mentioned next ideal step would be to bring him in to do blood work. They also suggested watching flock closely and separating him from personal pets in case it is something transferable.. After hearing message I immediately starting googling poultry toxicity and I came across an interesting article that described a hen with fusarium toxicity showing symptoms like Hansel's. Strangely the hen in article episodes were triggered when door of coop was slammed but did not repeat episode more than one time in a day..Hen would fall over onto side struggling and get up and repeat with it lasting about 2-3 mins. In article the terms convulsing and weakening of wings and legs were used. Hansel's episodes seem to be triggered after he takes dust bath. If it is caused by toxicity wondering if damage was done before I took him in last Nov since I witnessed his first dust bath and 1st episode a couple weeks after adopting him. At that time I just thought bath numbed his legs. I keep their feed in closed dry container in our shed and it appears to be dry and mold free. I also throw out any feed that gets wet from incoming rain. We do live in a high humid area with lots of trees, wet leaves, old limbs and stumps and I suspect mold thrives in our back yard woods. I've read one article recommending a high protein in recovery with Selenium and copper sulphate but will wait for vet's recommendation. Keeping my flock healthy is not as easy as I thought it would be..They are so fragile with so many illnesses, bugs, and diseases to watch out for.