Strange Neck Issue

[V-NH]

Hello,

I went out to do my daily chicken chores today and I noticed that one of my white leghorns was hiding behind a pallet that they use for a roost. She wasn't moving very much and she looked kind of strange. I went to pick her up and she walked away from me. That is when I noticed that her neck was slightly tilted to the side and pulled back, but still facing forward. I separated her from the others and put her into a stock tank by herself in the garage. She has made no attempt to fly out of it, but just lays there. I tried to see if she would stand up so I could get a good picture of the problem, but she doesn't seem to have any interest in moving. I'm adding a picture of her to this post, but I don't think it will help diagnose the issue.

Recommendations?
Thoughts?

I am thinking I might need to put her down.

 

[V-NH]

Here is another picture that I just took. Look at the lump up by her head. That is not her wing.

 

[realsis]

It looks like this could be wry neck. You won't need to put her down . with some Patience's this can be treated.I just finished treating one of mine successfully using Alan Stanford's treatment for wry neck. She is now 100% thank God but after she
healed another of my flock started showing wry neck.
And I'm currently treating her. My first bird had a
huge lump in her neck and her head and neck was
completely between her legs.wry neck presents
different in each bird.my second bird has her head
bent down with a lump and the head is off to the side.
You can find the exact doses for Alan Stanford's
treatment on his web site browneggblueegg.com
once you get to his site look in the glossery to the left
and click on crook neck. His exact doses and
schedules will be there. He references silkies but
treatment would apply to any bird. his treatment
healed my bird and now she is 100% thank God! Now
I'm using the same treatment for my second.
Basically it consists of vitamin E capsules and a
small amount of selenium to help the bird absorb the
E and vitamin B and polyvisol liquid children's
vitamins without iron. Then in severe cases
predinsone to reduce brain swelling. I used the
predinsone on both my birds. You will likely have to
hand feed and water. Have patience and don't give
up. mine took about three weeks to recover. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and I'll help the best I can. Its possible for her to recover to 100% with some patience and treatment. It does take time so don't get discouraged.I really hope this helps and wish you the best. Any questions at all just ask.

 

[V-NH]

Does wry neck usually present in 16 week old birds?

 

[realsis]

My bird was 6 months and it presented in her! Yes its possible my second bird is a year old and its presented in her also
I believe my case is nutritional .but yes it happens

 

[R.M.Qureshi]

Dear V-NH,

Please use Calc Phos 30 and Kali Phos 30. These are homeopathic medicines.

Method

Fill a syringe to 5 cc.
empty in a cup. add three drops each of Calc phos 30 and Kali phos 30.
Refill the syringe and Drench.


If it suits You will see the difference after first dose. otherwise no side effect. Please let me know the progress.
Continue till cure.

 

[V-NH]

THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE!

I went out this morning and I found one of my black sex links LITERALLY flopping around the run trying to get food and water. Her neck is a little bit twisted, but more important it seems like one or both of her legs is broken or at least isn't functional. They are curled up under her.

Is it possible that my rooster is doing this to them? He has been being hard on them lately. If not, whatever this is seems to be spreading.

Edit: When I went in to get this one out of the run my rooster attacked me over and over again. I literally had to kick him (lightly of course) to get him away from me and he still came back after me. Do I have an exceptionally crappy rooster?

 

[realsis]

Can you post a picture of the black birds legs? This might be more serious then first suspected. Does it seem the legs are paralyzed? Are they sticking out in a non natural position? Are her feet curled up? Perhaps look up Marek's disease. And see if any of the symptoms match what is happening to your birds. Marks can cause paralysis and neck twisting also. I'm NOT saying that your birds have this but take a look online at the Marek's disease and see if any symptoms look familiar
Hopefully its not that but check the symptoms to be sure
I wish I could be of more help.

 

[chippysmom327]

THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE!

I went out this morning and I found one of my black sex links LITERALLY flopping around the run trying to get food and water.  Her neck is a little bit twisted, but more important it seems like one or both of her legs is broken or at least isn't functional.  They are curled up under her.

Is it possible that my rooster is doing this to them?  He has been being hard on them lately.  If not, whatever this is seems to be spreading.

Edit:  When I went in to get this one out of the run my rooster attacked me over and over again.  I literally had to kick him (lightly of course) to get him away from me and he still came back after me.  Do I have an exceptionally crappy rooster?

I can't help with the wry neck, but your rooster is probably "protecting" his hen. You need to show him you're the boss. Don't let him eat or drink in your sight. You're the head rooster, and he cannot eat, drink, or mount hens in your presence.

 

[V-NH]

Here are some updated pictures of them...