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I am however experiencing something I have never had before. one of my turkey chicks has a wobbly head; every time it tries to walk, it stumbles and loses balance. The number one reason I have heard is this could be a vitamin deficiency. I'm not sure if it is or not. The other chicks in there with it seem to be doing fine. The chick has almost died twice. both times it almost quits breathing, goes stiff, and then wakes back up again startled and wobbly. I'm trying my best to help it continue to get water and food. The water contains "HydroHen" which someone recommended to me to keep them healthy. The food is Chick starter feed from Tractor Supply. I have gotten the chicks out and held them before but each time I washed my hands. Does anyone know what may have happened?
 
HomeofTheChicks said:
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
- I have had chickens in the past. I got them about 5 years ago

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
- I currently own 11 hens and 1 rooster. I'm incubating 4 duck eggs and I'm raising 4 turkey chicks.

(3) What breeds do you have?
-barred rock (Chickens), unknown (duck eggs), broad-breasted white (turkeys)

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
-I love to talk to them and feed them.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
- gardening, knitting, and farming

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
-I have 3 dogs (all dachshunds), I don't have a job right now. My family is really nice and fun to meet. There are 6 of us in total.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
-I found BYC by searching up my chicken questions, I have known about BYC for maybe a year, and I finally decided to join when I had a question of my own.
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Hello! Welcome! This is a wonderful site, would love to see photos of your fur and feathered friends ❤️
 
HomeofTheChicks said:
thankyou!
I am however experiencing something I have never had before. one of my turkey chicks has a wobbly head; every time it tries to walk, it stumbles and loses balance. The number one reason I have heard is this could be a vitamin deficiency. I'm not sure if it is or not. The other chicks in there with it seem to be doing fine. The chick has almost died twice. both times it almost quits breathing, goes stiff, and then wakes back up again startled and wobbly. I'm trying my best to help it continue to get water and food. The water contains "HydroHen" which someone recommended to me to keep them healthy. The food is Chick starter feed from Tractor Supply. I have gotten the chicks out and held them before but each time I washed my hands. Does anyone know what may have happened?
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Oh poor wee baby, sounds like a seizure of sorts. There is a specific thread for ailments have you posted there yet? I am not familiar with turkey.
 
Ponypoor said:
Hello! Welcome! This is a wonderful site, would love to see photos of your fur and feathere
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Ponypoor said:
Oh poor wee baby, sounds like a seizure of sorts. There is a specific thread for ailments have you posted there yet? I am not familiar with turkey.
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Still trying to figure out the website. I never thought it could be a seizure. Ill try and find the post you are talking about. Thanks!
 

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