I had Polish chickens for over 3 years now and my black one is having a visible problem. For the last few days she would not go down from her housing area to eat, so I fed her where she was. Then she got down and since about 3 days she is folding her head way down under her breast area and just standing there. Then she walks a little raising the head, and stops again and her head goes way under. I picked her up and looked her over and noticed that her eyes are closing and twiching and her crest is getting pale, but other than that she tries to eat and drink and then her head goes way down like she is trying to stand on her head. No other chickens are picking on her. Does anyone have any idea what is happening? Is she having some neurological problems? Is it possible that she may have a tumor on the brain? I am totally puzzled. She is in a large enclosure with another Lace Polish, Silver Polish and Golden Polish hen and the other 3 are doing just fine. I am looking for any type of answer, because I worry about her. Thanks.
I'm sorry to hear about your hen. I don't have an answer for you, sorry. Try posting here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures We have some very knowledgable members who hang out in that section. Good luck!
Has she lost weight...when did she last lay. Does she feel real hot to the touch or running a fever..... When was she last wormed....did you check her topknot for mites....they often can get th so bad in there that they become anemic...
