New chick w a wobbly head

[MotherChicker]

I'm hoping someone can help. I went to the co-op today for a new chick to add to my flock and while there I spotted one who seemed to be having a hard time. They went ahead and gave it to me for free. This chick is only a few days old. It seems to have a neurological problem. It eats and drinks, but when she tries to walk she flips over and she has a constant head sway. When I googled possible answers linked w symptoms I got Newcastle disease and Marek's disease. But after watching videos of birds w both, they don't match what she's doing. She just had a constant head sway from side to side and chirps a lot. Even when she's trying to sleep. I've not noticed any sneezing or discharge or anything else to represent respiratory problems. Also does not match any examples of wry neck I've seen. Its a rhythmic side to side sway. Any ideas???

 

[fried green eggs]

Maybe a inner ear problem? I would give her Save-A-Chick vitamins incase its a deficiency problem. I had a chick hatch (from shipped eggs) that had serious balance problems and looked liked it was having seizures. I gave it vitamins with a eye dropper and it got better in less than 24 hrs and grew up fine. Good Luck hope she gets better.

 

[AmandaChick]

I am having the same problem with a chick that hatched yesterday. Did this treatment work? Or does anyone have advice?

 

[SilkiesForEver]

What you are describing is most likely Wry Neck. It is easily cured, if you catch it early. What Fried Green Eggs said will help. Get some Save-A-Chick and give it to her, by dropper, every day, as often as you can. If you can, get some Beyond Tangy Tangerine powder. It's a complete multi-vitamin, mineral complex, and really helps a lot.

I had a Silkie pullet with Wry neck, and now she is 6 months old. Good luck!

 

[AmandaChick]

Thank you for your help