Neurological problem or normal rooster behavior? Help - video link

[valsey]

My rooster is doing this side to side jerk with his head. Never seen this before. Is this normal?

Link to video:

He does it at :03, :07 (behind a hen tho), :20 (BEST view), :27, :38 and :42 seconds.

Any ideas? Help appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TriciaHowe]

I don't know. We had a buff rock roo that we named Bobble Head because he did the same thing.... only his started after I whacked him with a shovel when he went after me so his was neuro in nature. He is a very beautiful roo!

 

[Illia]

My Polish cockerel used to do that - I sometimes think it is just his quick reaction to perhaps an itch or other irritation? I don't think it's something to really worry about, but I actually don't know for sure what it is.

 

[Rebel Rooster]

I don't think it's a big deal at all...

 

[spydertoys]

His name is Zig Zag..Right???

 

[valsey]

The thing is, is that he just started doing it. No whack with a shovel or anything else I know of. I've just been having so many issues here - some neurological - that I'm concerned now.

Thanks for responding - eases my mind a bit.

Anyone else see this before?

 

[valsey]

Quote:
It's Solo, but I do like Zig Zag! Describes it perfectly