Need brainstorming, girl with rhythmic head movement

[ernie85017]

My little serum developed a limp and lower leg paralysis, there was another thread about her and the possibility of Mareks. She is isolated, eating well, and has learned a modified walk with her bad leg. She can get pretty fast!
Last night I noticed her wagging her head rhythmically for a good 30 seconds. Today I can elicit it by grabbing her beak and having her pull away. It is not head shaking at all. To look at her, you would say she was dizzy, but she is not having balance problems or other dizzy symptoms.
Could it be her inner ear, a nd the same thing that makes them hold their head in place even if you move their body around? I don't know what it's called. Trying to find info now.
Does anyone recognize this?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Still sounds like Mareks unfortunately.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I agree with @oldhenlikesdogs it does sound like Marek's unfortunately.
Have you looked inside her ears just to make sure there is no infection?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/broken-leg-sprain.1277681/

 

[ernie85017]

can you tell me how to immobilize her head to do the exam? When I try she fights so hard I think she will hurt herself. Wrapping in a towel doesn't control her head.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

can you tell me how to immobilize her head to do the exam? When I try she fights so hard I think she will hurt herself. Wrapping in a towel doesn't control her head.

Do you have a helper?

 

[ernie85017]

no

 

[Wyorp Rock]

no

O.K. Well, that's going to be more of a challenge then.

If possible, bring her in where you can sit down at a table with her. Swaddle her in a towel, then lay her down. By sitting and having her on a table, you may be able to hold her against your body and manage her better.