Silkie head injury recovery time?

[Poetspets]

On Monday my 6 week old silkie fell from the ladder of the coop only about 4 inches but hit on her head. She is eatting and drinking well taking vitamin d and separated in the house. When startled she hangs her neck, walks backward and can’t stand for a few seconds. For those who have delt with a head injury previously how long was your chicks recovery time? Did she ever fully recover?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Does it have a vaulted skull. I had one that never recovered and was a special needs chicken. Backing up sometimes is because they can't see, have you checked it's eyesight?

 

[Poetspets]

Does it have a vaulted skull. I had one that never recovered and was a special needs chicken. Backing up sometimes is because they can't see, have you checked it's eyesight?

She doesn’t have a vaulted skull. But I saw the fall and it was smack on her head. She appear to see well. Comes running for treats ect. Did your special needs chick remain inside?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She doesn’t have a vaulted skull. But I saw the fall and it was smack on her head. She appear to see well. Comes running for treats ect. Did your special needs chick remain inside?

Mine stayed with the bantams in their coop. I had to help her in and outside daily. I do not like vaulted skulls. Since yours doesn't have one she may improve over the coming weeks. She may be backing up to try to get away from the pain.