slowly losing my bantams

[slackwater]

I have (had) a small flock of bantam cochins. They have been slowly dying - basically, they get a head tic, lose muscle control, and eventually die. No upper respiratory issues, no GI issues...just a worsening head tic and weakness. No rigidity like in Mareks, not affecting any other chickens in the other pens.

Is this a vitamin issue? They are on a breeder crumble. I am down to one hen, and the kids adore her - and her roo misses her. Thoughts???

 

[Overoberyl]

I have (had) a small flock of bantam cochins. They have been slowly dying - basically, they get a head tic, lose muscle control, and eventually die. No upper respiratory issues, no GI issues...just a worsening head tic and weakness. No rigidity like in Mareks, not affecting any other chickens in the other pens.

Is this a vitamin issue? They are on a breeder crumble. I am down to one hen, and the kids adore her - and her roo misses her. Thoughts???

Could still be Marek's. I would have a necropsy done, only way to know for sure. Sorry you are going through this

 

[casportpony]

Could still be Marek's. I would have a necropsy done, only way to know for sure. Sorry you are going through this

X2!