silkie roo problems

[joe17]

I have an awesome silkies roo from Bobbi Porto that is five months old. He was very healthy and now all of a sudden he always tucks his head into his chest and doesnt move around much. I let him free range and he just sits there with his head tucked down into his chest. What could be causing this? I have never wormed them before but I have been dusting them for parasites. If ANYONE has had this happen, what did you do? I planned on breeding him because he is just amazing! Here is a pictures of him a few weeks ago.

Usually he cant stay still and acts well like a rooster! He looks just tired now..... I have put some rooster booster in his water. I cleaned out his coop and dusted some more just in case there are lice and mites. Could it be worms? Can I worm him and how? Thanks!

 

[SilkieTime]

threehorses has a good one on worming. If you can't fine it let me know.

 

[destiny_56085]

Do a search on cerebral hernia or crookneck in silkies. Fairly common in certain lines and especially among birds with large vaults. Could have came from something as simple as a weather change or a blow to the skull. Common treatments include vitamin E and prednisone. May or may not pull out of it and usually recurrs when the bird is stressed.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

http://www.browneggblueegg.com/Article/HoleInHead.html
see the right side of the page for crookneck info- GRAPHIC pics of silkie skulls

http://www.browneggblueegg.com/Article.html
crookneck treatment