Unknown disease in two of my birds

[Hemisphere]

My wife and I are new chicken owners. We received 6 Easter egger chick's about 3-4 months ago. They were a few days old when we got them. Ever since we've had them there have been two chick's that have been some what unbalanced and twitchy.

We have given them rooster booster but it didn't really make any difference. They are both hens and still to this day they are twitchy and unbalanced. They eat, forage and drink just fine but are unable to jump up in the coop t roost or walk up the ramp.

Any ideas what it could be? Our children have become very attached to these two (sweet pea & happy feet).

We assume it's neurological but don't know.

Would it be safe to eat their eggs if they ever produce eggs?

Thank you

 

[azygous]

Can you describe the body motions these chicks make that you say are "twitchy and unbalanced"?

Is it possible to make video, post it to YouTube, copy the URL, then paste it here. It will embed allowing us to view it.

 

[Banana01]

My wife and I are new chicken owners. We received 6 Easter egger chick's about 3-4 months ago. They were a few days old when we got them. Ever since we've had them there have been two chick's that have been some what unbalanced and twitchy.

We have given them rooster booster but it didn't really make any difference. They are both hens and still to this day they are twitchy and unbalanced. They eat, forage and drink just fine but are unable to jump up in the coop t roost or walk up the ramp.

Any ideas what it could be? Our children have become very attached to these two (sweet pea & happy feet).

We assume it's neurological but don't know.

Would it be safe to eat their eggs if they ever produce eggs?

Thank you

Can you post a picture of the coop?

 

[Hemisphere]

Can you post a picture of the coop?

Yes when I get home I will. They were like this as babies though before they went to coop. My wife had a video illupload in a little while to show how they look. Thanks all

 

[Hemisphere]

Can you describe the body motions these chicks make that you say are "twitchy and unbalanced"?

Is it possible to make video, post it to YouTube, copy the URL, then paste it here. It will embed allowing us to view it.

Around the 30 second mark. This is the worse of the two chickens the other is a little more stable but both been like this all there life

 

[Hemisphere]

Can you post a picture of the coop?

 

[Hemisphere]

Front while being built

 

[azygous]

The movements strike me as neurological. The chicks otherwise seem normal and active. Therefore, whether this was caused by genetics or hatching glitches or another unknown, the best way to try to treat it is with vitamin E and B-complex every day for a few weeks to see if it can produce some improvement. By the end of the second week, if there isn't even the slightest improvement, there isn't likely to be with longer treatment. If you see a glimmer of improvement, though, keep up with the E and the B-complex for another couple weeks.

B-complex is the easiest way to get vitamins B-2, B-6, and B-12, all of which can help repair damaged nerve connections. The E should be given with a sliver of selenium or cooked egg for the best absorption.

 

[Hemisphere]

The movements strike me as neurological. The chicks otherwise seem normal and active. Therefore, whether this was caused by genetics or hatching glitches or another unknown, the best way to try to treat it is with vitamin E and B-complex every day for a few weeks to see if it can produce some improvement. By the end of the second week, if there isn't even the slightest improvement, there isn't likely to be with longer treatment. If you see a glimmer of improvement, though, keep up with the E and the B-complex for another couple weeks.

B-complex is the easiest way to get vitamins B-2, B-6, and B-12, all of which can help repair damaged nerve connections. The E should be given with a sliver of selenium or cooked egg for the best absorption.

Thanks I'll give it a try.

 

[Banana01]

Around the 30 second mark. This is the worse of the two chickens the other is a little more stable but both been like this

I have never seen before unbalanced like that. It could be a virus they have had their whole life. Hope they get good care and show improvement.