wry neck or??

[artsyrobin]

hi- i have a two month old silkie that was leaning to one side today, uncoordinated walking, and when he does walk his head is down and tail up- is this wry neck? gave him vitamins and he is eating - walking a little better-

 

[artsyrobin]

doea anyone have ideas?

 

[DTchickens]

wry neck/tail i always heard was just when it leaned to the side, i had a pullet with a wry tail.. didn't affect her balance so i'd expect something else.


ETA: Wry tail/neck is a genetic defect, so if it just showed up it's pretty impossible.

 

[dlhunicorn]

This a symptom and can be due to many things > in silkies it is often due to a head injury (link on that below) or nutritional deficiency ... read about it here:
http://dlhunicorn.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=emergencies&action=display&num=1160928615

 

[artsyrobin]

ok, after a day of vitamins and hand feeding, he is still alert, but occasionally kicks with his legs, he isn't able to stand and his balance is off, am hoping the vitamins kick in - poor little guy