Point of Lay Pullet with possible neck issue

[dochockin]

Hi,

One of our younger hens has developed an odd condition. I've attached a picture of the hen in her isolation space. At first I thought it was a crop issue, but with further investigation it seems her neck has become 'S' shaped. As I understand it the crop is lower in the chest area. When I stretch out her neck, the chest area seems normal, and the neck feels extremely curved, into an 'S' shape. She's been like this for just over a week.

Is this crook neck (wry neck)? We've been treating it as such, with Vitamin E, rest, electrolytes and isolation.

Is my diagnosis correct? What else could it be?

Thanks!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

it does look like an impacted crop, maybe so large its forcing her neck back? is she eating and drinking? any other symptoms?

 

[dochockin]

She is eating and drinking, without problems. She's also pooping regularly.

Other symptoms: She was walking with wobbly legs a few days ago before I brought her in and started the electrolyte/vitamin e regime. The wobbles seem to have cleared up.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

i dont know what this is . hopfully someone with exp. will step in

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes it is crook/wry neck. It happens with vitamin deficiency, dieases such as Mareks and other, but most commonly with injuries to the head. You may want to keep her in a quiet enviroment since stimulation can set it off more while she heals. Here is a good link: http://oureggbasket.blogspot.com/2013/04/wry-neck-or-crook-neck-understanding-it.html