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In the Brooder
- Aug 3, 2022
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I have a Silkie rooster, approximately 3 months old that is experiencing convulsions / spasms quite frequently... I am desperate for help and information!
Background
We "adopted" two silkies from another who purchased "too many" and no longer wanted these two precious babies. We asked where they were originally purchased from and was never answered, so we are unaware of their history or vaccinations, etc.,. We have kept them separated from the rest of our flock as we knew they would get picked on, being several months younger, and smaller, to boot.
At about 45 days old, our rooster fell and suffered a possible fractured growth plate injury. He has since been in a supportive chair (fit with wheels when his leg strength builds enough to move himself) and has been doing remarkably well with his recovery. We perform physical therapy with his feet, legs, and massage his body for stimulation and because, why not? He's super cute!
Symptoms Noted
Head and neck rapidly moving all directions; head shaking. Wings flapping. Legs flailing.
This will last 10-20 seconds, usually with eyes closed and mouth is usually open. When the "episode" is over, he seems a bit dazed and mouth yet open. He will frequently "yawn" throughout the day and extend his neck as if he's trying to possibly dislodge something.
I've been researching and reading through forums to see what I can deduce; I thought of the possibility that he had an impacted crop, but would that explain the rest of the spasms? He has several episodes within short periods, leading me to believe it couldn't be seizures. How could he survive that many seizures?
Any ideas, help, etc., is so greatly appreciated! I need to help my baby Roo!
Background
We "adopted" two silkies from another who purchased "too many" and no longer wanted these two precious babies. We asked where they were originally purchased from and was never answered, so we are unaware of their history or vaccinations, etc.,. We have kept them separated from the rest of our flock as we knew they would get picked on, being several months younger, and smaller, to boot.
At about 45 days old, our rooster fell and suffered a possible fractured growth plate injury. He has since been in a supportive chair (fit with wheels when his leg strength builds enough to move himself) and has been doing remarkably well with his recovery. We perform physical therapy with his feet, legs, and massage his body for stimulation and because, why not? He's super cute!
Symptoms Noted
Head and neck rapidly moving all directions; head shaking. Wings flapping. Legs flailing.
This will last 10-20 seconds, usually with eyes closed and mouth is usually open. When the "episode" is over, he seems a bit dazed and mouth yet open. He will frequently "yawn" throughout the day and extend his neck as if he's trying to possibly dislodge something.
I've been researching and reading through forums to see what I can deduce; I thought of the possibility that he had an impacted crop, but would that explain the rest of the spasms? He has several episodes within short periods, leading me to believe it couldn't be seizures. How could he survive that many seizures?
Any ideas, help, etc., is so greatly appreciated! I need to help my baby Roo!
