Stumped

[camijodog]

Hello! My family and I moved to Puget Sound, Washington almost 4 years ago, and soon after bought six Buff Orpington pullets at 8 weeks old. About 4 months ago, one of them started twisting her head back and forth (like she's saying no) constantly. She moves fine, can stop doing it long enough to drink and eat, she can perch and navigate fine. We took her to a vet when it started, he prescribed antibiotics, suspected it was neurological, but never gave a definitive diagnosis. The twisting has progressively gotten worse, and now she walks in circles sometimes. Has anyone else ever seen this? We are going to try vitamin supplements and treating her for ear mites, but I feel her quality of life is now not very good, so euthanasia is our next option. Just looking for any more ideas before doing that. Thanks!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I’ve suggested that your thread be moved to the ER forum for the best advice.

 

[camijodog]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I’ve suggested that your thread be moved to the ER forum for the best advice.

Thank you!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your hen.

 

[camijodog]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your hen.

Thank you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Try vitamin E/selenium therapy for a while and see if she improves. It does sound neurological.

 

[HKG]