Wry neck in hen getting worse?

[SilkieSisters]

With wry neck, you never know, since it is a symptom—not a disease. It depends if it is something hereditary, a vitamin deficiency, or from something like Mareks. She certainly sounds like she is handling it well. The NutriDrench and vitamin E can be given directly into her beak.

I got her from Meyer hatchery and they did mareks vaccinations for her and the others in her batch. It might be hereditary because I noticed something was up with her head from the day I got her but I didn't know what it was until now. Do you know if she's able to live with it or if it'll continue to get worse?

 

[FarmerGirl101]

I would keep going with the treatment. You have a 50/50 chance that she will get worse. With the treatment, that will help significantly

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I got her from Meyer hatchery and they did mareks vaccinations for her and the others in her batch. It might be hereditary because I noticed something was up with her head from the day I got her but I didn't know what it was until now. Do you know if she's able to live with it or if it'll continue to get worse?

There's no way to know if she will fully recover or not. All you can do is continue to offer supportive care like you have been doing.

 

[Eggcessive]

Since it has been going on for awhile, it may be genetic. She seems to bet along okay though. We all have some chickens with unique problems. But I hope she gets better.

 

[SilkieSisters]

Since it has been going on for awhile, it may be genetic. She seems to bet along okay though. We all have some chickens with unique problems. But I hope she gets better.

@Wyorp Rock @FarmerGirl101
Thanks for the info cus I wasn't sure what to expect. I'll keep her going on the vitamins and like I said, her head only gets bad when I'm holding her but otherwise she's okay.
This is her from today

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Good luck! Keep us updated! A little side note, her beak looks a tad bit overgrown. I don't know if it is because of the picture or what

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Wyorp Rock @FarmerGirl101
Thanks for the info cus I wasn't sure what to expect. I'll keep her going on the vitamins and like I said, her head only gets bad when I'm holding her but otherwise she's okay.
This is her from today
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She sure is cute I hope she improves!
Please keep us posted.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just curious on you feeding her milk and crackers. Chickens like people can have problems with the lactos in milk and crackers have a lot of sodium. Perhaps something that helps her stay hydrated. Lactose can cause diarrhea or loose stools. Justa though

Can you show me where the OP mentioned she was giving milk and crackers - I missed it somewhere

 

[MissChick@dee]

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[pineapple416]

I am going through a similar situation with a rooster right now so I wish you the best of luck and hope both our birds can make a full recovery soon!