What would cause sudden, Consistent Wry Neck in flock

[hollandhens24]

As my youngsters once quoted, "Chicks is NOISY!" S/he's fine, just vocal!

Will Poultry Cell work? I can have someone pick it up for me about an hour away, as I can’t find it locally

 

[MROO]

Will Poultry Cell work? I can have someone pick it up for me about an hour away, as I can’t find it locally

Perfect!

 

[hollandhens24]

He isn't suffering. Human b complex is fine.

This chick isn’t suffering? I believe you, it’s just so sad to watch

 

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This chick isn’t suffering? I believe you, it’s just so sad to watch

If this little one jas wry neck, he's probably pretty unhappy, but not necessarily suffering in pain. Make sure he's getting fluids and some crumbles softened into a runny mash. You can administer both by laying some liquid alongside its' beak. The chick will swallow it reflexively. You can also put in a small cup, like a little margarine tub with low sides, lined with paper towel. Keep an eye on the temps, so it doesn't overheat. Those red lamps can get pretty hot and the baby won't be able to move away.

 

[hollandhens24]

If this little one jas wry neck, he's probably pretty unhappy, but not necessarily suffering in pain. Make sure he's getting fluids and some crumbles softened into a runny mash. You can administer both by laying some liquid alongside its' beak. The chick will swallow it reflexively. You can also put in a small cup, like a little margarine tub with low sides, lined with paper towel. Keep an eye on the temps, so it doesn't overheat. Those red lamps can get pretty hot and the baby won't be able to move away.

I gave 1cc orally per the bottle’s instructions (1cc-3cc daily during times of stress). Should I give the maximum amount of 3cc tonight? At what point should I start to see improvement if there’s going to be any?

Another chick has hatched and appears completely normal. I do believe they have different mamas.

 

[hollandhens24]

@Debbie292d I was hunting guidance for wry neck in chicks on here and saw a thread where you had commented that you would not cull for wry neck (I can’t find it right this instant to comment there). I’m curious how long you administered vitamins before seeing results? (I’m doing a total of 2cc of poultry cell a day via syringe and alternating between doses and plain water) there are moments when the little guy seems decent! Holds the neck up a bit more, is able to stay right side up rather than spending most of its time on its back. But this progress seems short lived. To be fair, last night was the first time I was able to get vitamins in it as it hatched in the morning and then someone was able to drop poultry cell off to me in the evening. How long should I expect to provide ICU care () until the little one shows some lasting improvement?