Vaulted skull

[Lovesumchicks]

Could you separate her with a nice hen or something so she has a companion? I agree, a rooster woupd be bad

I could do that with the hens that are her age now. I have a feeling her head is going to get worse because it has grown in size in the past 3 day's.

 

[Lovesumchicks]

This was her a couple day's old and no signs of anything wrong.

 

[MGG]

I could do that with the hens that are her age now. I have a feeling her head is going to get worse because it has grown in size in the past 3 day's.

That might help her. Poor baby

 

[MGG]

This was her a couple day's old and no signs of anything wrong.

Yeah she looks fine there.

 

[MGG]

It's so strange. @casportpony would you want to come take a look? Have you ever seen anything like this?

 

[diamondsilkies]

Vaulted skulls are usually pretty apparent from day 1 and don't tend to grow that much that quickly. In fact, they usually become less noticeable as time goes on. They also don't tend to pull at the eyes like that. I'm not sure what it could be, maybe some genetic issue. Does it feel hard or soft?

 

[em_dawson]

The fast decline makes me think it may be Hydrocephalus. I know it can happen in dogs, but I’m not sure about chickens.

 

[em_dawson]

With hydrocephalus, fluid builds up in the brain cavity and can cause pressure, which could be why her eyes are bulging.

 

[Lovesumchicks]

Vaulted skulls are usually pretty apparent from day 1 and don't tend to grow that much that quickly. In fact, they usually become less noticeable as time goes on. They also don't tend to pull at the eyes like that. I'm not sure what it could be, maybe some genetic issue. Does it feel hard or soft?

It feels soft to touch. Also she has tiny piece of comb that's it. Just a little point. The rest is bald skin.

 

[MGG]

It feels soft to touch. Also she has tiny piece of comb that's it. Just a little point. The rest is bald skin.

That's so weird.