Strange little silkie. Eats others chicken poop, acting goofy, etc

[Nutcase]

Thank you so much for your guys response. There are so many topics on here all the time so they often go unanswered.

First off, what is the best way to test her hearing?

Anyways, I felt so guilty after reading the post questioning her quality of life! Although, I think maybe it was my wording that made you guys question. She always has been plugged up but when she started squinting this week, that is when I started to get nervous! Besides her being a huge klutz, she seems to really thrive! She is not picked on besides my main girl showing her who's boss every now then (usually eating). She is the absolute sweetest thing and would be such a great momma as she is broody way too often. I dont even have a rooster, but she will sit on those eggs until I do something about it. She is a very vocal little girl, always making sure its known shes around. No deformities at all, she is quite little and I think she is often timid because she is so small compared to my head hen who is a SLW. I have 3 all together, the other is her daughter... a cochin/silkie mix who is pretty much on her level of the pecking order except my head hen doesnt peck her as often because she is much more brave than the silkie.

I am now wondering if it is her feathers on her head making her seem crazy now. She just came out of a molt from being broody and she seems so much fluffier on top than I remember her ever being. It almost looks like she is balancing it when she moves around like shes always moving her head all awkwardly. Hard to explain, not where I am questioning neuro issues, but enough where I am wondering if there is something I can do for her. I trimmed her up a couple days ago but I am going to go ahead and really give her a do and see if that helps.

One second I am nervous she is struggling even picking around at scratch and the next second she is catching moths just fine. Hmmm


I went ahead last night and assumed since I didnt hear back for awhile, and soaked her nostrils with warm water and she is such a sweet little thing, she was so still that I went ahead a cleaned out a bunch of gunk out of one of her nostrils. I dont think I got it all, but I got a decent amount. I will give her a few days and see if it seems better. I did some research and I am wondering if she possibly has the chronic respiratory disease? I am only home for 7 more days so if that is it, I would have to start the antibiotics ASAP.

Don't feel guilty. I have no doubt whatsoever that you are doing the best you can for her. I'm sure that the head-fluff is affecting her in some way. It's good to hear that she's not getting bullied. Right now, besides the antibiotics, I think the best you can do is to keep her eyes, ears and nostrils clear.

 

[Jeremy128]

Lol

It was just a thought I had. That's how it is with humans so why not chickens? It's worth a try.

Lol! Not always. Balance issues are present in certain types of deafness, but not all. My two children are both deaf. They both have Senseoneural headin loss and both have good balance. My since has great balance. And my daughter is a bit on the clumsy side, but not due to balance.
I'm not giving you a hard time at all..... Just addressing misconceptions.

 

[Nutcase]

Lol
Lol! Not always. Balance issues are present in certain types of deafness, but not all. My two children are both deaf. They both have Senseoneural headin loss and both have good balance. My since has great balance. And my daughter is a bit on the clumsy side, but not due to balance.
I'm not giving you a hard time at all..... Just addressing misconceptions.

Thanks for your post! It was just a silly thought I had, trying to think of anything that could help this little silkie.