Think my Silky has a hearing issue..

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

First off, Hello to all!! I am a newbie to your forum, but long time lurker.
My question is about one of my silky babies. It is about 2 months old and was enjoying a graze in the yard when one of my dogs was playing and decided to pick it up and play with it. Well, my Australorp saved the day and flogged the dog abruptly and the dog spit my silky out immediately without any visible damage. He didn't want to eat or drink at first so I gave him some electrolytes and that did the trick. He perked up and is fine except that he holds his head funky with the left eye and ear turned up as if to hear you better. His balance is sometimes iffy. So I am figuring he may have fluid in the ear! If so , what do I do? Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[Hollywood Chickens]

from Florida
I don't know maybe, hope you gave that Australorp a treat

edited because my smiley face didn't show up

 

[silkiechicken]

Sounds like a neurological problem, likely brain damage, which frequently occurs with vaulted skulled babies like silkies. Brains are playable though, so hopefully your little girl can recover from the internal injury.

 

[suburbanminifarm]

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I agree. This head tilt and accompanying ataxia happens sometimes when the soft top of the head is hit. Your chicken will probably get better with time if it was'nt too severe.

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

Thank you all so much. Yes, we did give the australorp special treatment for her bravery..

This Monday will be a week since it happened. I am keeping him in the house with us to keep an eye on it. I do hope it heals, although if it doesn't, I guess we will have one spoiled baby..lol

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

Here is a picture of my silky and how it holds its head.