My baby is ill-- repeated head shaking and weight loss

[fluffoffeathers]

Yeah, I'm hoping someone experience in chicken/animal husbandry can reply. I trust those more than deceitful vets anyhow.

I bought my hen a variety of medications to try, including Ivermectin for parasites, Medstatin (Nystatin equivalent) for anti-fungal in case it's yeast related, Amtyl as a broad spectrum antibiotic.

If I knew what head shaking symptoms were related to, I would know what medication to start with. I honestly don't think parasites or ear mites could cause this severe level of weight loss.

 

[fluffoffeathers]

I've treated her with Baytril, and her stool looks better but no improvement in her condition. I used Baytril for the standard 10 days dosage time. I'm continuing the hand feeding, praying, and searching for solutions

 

[fluffoffeathers]

Baytril the antibiotic didn't help, Nystatin the antifungal didn't either. The only thing I haven't tried is a dewormer. We don't even live anywhere near other livestock, and I just don't see how worms could cause such a severe illness and fainting.

Don't know anymore. Hoping God will intervene.

 

[Nineplus5]

Been about 50 days now since your last post. How's your bird?

I have a Silver Wyandote that does the head shake (nothing even near as often as yours) once in awhile along with clicking the beak.