sick silkie

[doddie]

I have a 4 week ols silkie and she is smaller than the rest, can not lift her head , walks backwards and trs to sleep a lot is eating but not drinking much any ideas as o what is wrong?

 

[chickenkeepinUK]

Silkies are a breed of chicken which is prone to some diseases. Sometimes smaller hens can be weaker which can explain her not being able to lift her head. if she doesn't improve within a few weeks, I would get her checked out by a vet.