Weak hen, can't stand or bend neck

[Eggcessive]

Whatever the problem is, Mareks, a stroke, wry neck, or whatever, her symptoms are neurological. That can sometimes be a result of dehydration or a vitamin/or mineral deficiency. Getting fluids treated with electrolytes and vitamins, or water and 3 ml daily of poultry NutriDrench would be good. Mareks can present with many different symptoms. Any problem that can cause brain inflammation may cause similar symptoms.

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

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Sherri Lynn Dugger at [URL='https://www.facebook.com/duggerfamilyfarm/?hc_ref=SEARCH']Dugger Family Farm.[/URL]
· [URL='https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155146368004713&set=a.10150295262254713.340958.691029712&type=3']May 23 at 8:40am · Morristown, IN ·
Chicken lady seemed fidgety this morning, like she's uncomfortable laying on her legs all the time. So I suggested to Randy: "Why don't we make her a little hammock?" He looked at me like I was crazy, then told me to go grab one of his old T-shirts. Now we have a chicken in a sling. She seems pretty happy with her new swing. #chickens #chickenlife #chickenlove #chickeninasling



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[PeepersMama]

Whatever the problem is, Mareks, a stroke, wry neck, or whatever, her symptoms are neurological. That can sometimes be a result of dehydration or a vitamin/or mineral deficiency. Getting fluids treated with electrolytes and vitamins, or water and 3 ml daily of poultry NutriDrench would be good. Mareks can present with many different symptoms. Any problem that can cause brain inflammation may cause similar symptoms.

Thanks @Eggcessive!
Would a little ACV do the trick? Or just general probiotics and electrolytes?

 

[PeepersMama]

Thnkas for all the ideas Glenda! They look pretty similar to the setup I made to Canary. I pulled her out tonight so if she poops it doesn't stick to her butt.

 

[rebrascora]

Hi
Sorry to hear your girl is suffering paralysis. In answer to your question......
No, ACV in the water will not do the job of vitamin supplements. Nutri drench is the best option but Poly Visol without iron will do.
Also, if you cut a hole in the hammock you have rigged up for her, where her vent is, her poop can drop through and you can even put a tray underneath to catch it. I appreciate that getting the hole in the correct place can be tricky but worth the effort.

Good luck with her

Barbara

PS. Glenda has a recipe for a probiotic mash which would probably be beneficial to support her digestive system and help her get the good nutrition she needs to (hopefully) rehabilitate. Hopefully she will post a link to the recipe to save me looking for it.

 

[PeepersMama]

Okay,thanks.

That's what I'm thinking. Do you think I should take her out of it and just let her sit for a little bit every day? I don't imagine that being in a standing position is very comfortable 24/7...

 

[rebrascora]

Actually. if you think about it, it is pretty normal for chickens to be in an upright standing position most of the day and night..... they don't lie down like we do at night remember. That said, I would give her half an hour or so out of it each day to move as freely as she can if she wants to and perhaps even encourage her to try to walk a little and take her outside for some sunshine and grass if you are keeping her in the house.

 

[PeepersMama]

Actually. if you think about it, it is pretty normal for chickens to be in an upright standing position most of the day and night..... they don't lie down like we do at night remember. That said, I would give her half an hour or so out of it each day to move as freely as she can if she wants to and perhaps even encourage her to try to walk a little and take her outside for some sunshine and grass if you are keeping her in the house.

Good point. Thanks!