Looks like a head injury. Your silkie also appears to be vaulted, so they're more fragile then the None Vaulted skulled Silkies.
I just got her two days ago and it has been happening since then. The breeder is being helpful but she did not seem to have a problem prior to transfer. The breeder is thinking stress, new feathers coming in or New castle. I dont think it is new castle because she has no other symptoms. She stops when I hold her and when I massage her neck and head.
She is getting the full princess treatment for now. Her breeder is sending me a Newcastle vaccine to give her too. I just feel that she is healthy in general. Looks like lots of massage and gentle combing in her future. Fingers crossed.
I had some chicken friends come over to see her and they said Newcastle immediately. I had not even mentioned that possibility. So now I am wondering what kind of options this little girl will have? Her breeder will take her back but also offered to give me the vaccine which she says should heal her and make her non contagious. Three shots, once a week. What kind of life can I offer this chicken and do you think I will ever be able to let her go with the rest of the flock?
