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Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by joe e, Feb 16, 2015.

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  1. Feb 16, 2015 #1
    joe e

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    Found one of my barred rocks on the floor she sits with head back sometimes swings it side to side eyes close
     
  3. Feb 16, 2015 #2
    Eggcessive

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    Welcome to BYC. That sounds like a symptom of wry neck, which is a neurological symptom that can be a result of a vitamin deficiency, a head injury, or from certain diseases such as Mareks. Other symptoms can be a twisted neck, walking backwards or in circles, or stargazing. I would get some poultry vitamins that contain vitamin B1 (thiamine,) vitamin E, and selenium. Selenium, a mineral, is found in egg, ground meat, fish, and nuts. I would also check the crop to make sure it is emptying overnight. Here is a link about wry neck: http://www.browneggblueegg.com/Article/Crookneck/Crookneck.html
     
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