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[beckbeck]

Im new to chickens but we have 11, varity, well our Blue Silkie has been acting drunk for 2 weeks now . some days worst than others. She tries to hang with the others but staggers all over, Any ideas what I can do?Beckbeck

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, beckbeck, and

! Pleased you joined us but sorry to hear about your Silkie! I've no clue but the folks in the thread below might know - post there and someone should chime in with some advice! Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

And in this link find the Silkie thread and post there as well - perhaps someone has experienced something similar with their Silkie.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/14/breeds-genetics-showing

 

[Tuhmu]

and good luck with your poultry adventure! Hope everything turns out with your silkie, I'm not sure what would cause that.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[liz9910]

 

[drumstick diva]

Is her neck looking crooked (wry neck) , or does she have her head dropping down to the ground? Silkies are very prone to head injuries and any bump can bring this on.

 

[beckbeck]

No she walks around be bopping her head like the rest, when she eats she almost lays her head in the food, she just spins to the right whn she walks, she even leans on the other chickens, They don't pick at her.I thought she may be getting bullied

 

[beckbeck]

Thank You

 

[CedarAcres]

Hello & Welcome to BYC!

I'd try posting in the sections mentioned by redsoxs, you may be able to get some good advice there. Hopefully your silkie is alright! Good luck!

 

[beckbeck]

Thank you