Young birds not able to move head.

[Bertram]

So this started a week or so ago. I have a batch of two month old chicks. Recently they have been experiencing problems walking. It's only one bird at a time and only my Barnevelders and one cross, not the other chicks. One keeps trying to stick her legs straight out behind her, another two are having trouble keeping their heads up. I also have one that is favoring his one leg. One pullet's neck is rather noodle like. Others just got very lethargic. I treated for coccidiosis, tried vitamin supplements in the water. They seemed to be doing better and then the one died. I have been feeding Kalmbach chick starter. My only though is possibly heat, it has been very hot and humid lately. Any advice would be appreciated, I have no idea.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

So this started a week or so ago. I have a batch of two month old chicks. Recently they have been experiencing problems walking. It's only one bird at a time and only my Barnevelders and one cross, not the other chicks. One keeps trying to stick her legs straight out behind her, another two are having trouble keeping their heads up. I also have one that is favoring his one leg. One pullet's neck is rather noodle like. Others just got very lethargic. I treated for coccidiosis, tried vitamin supplements in the water. They seemed to be doing better and then the one died. I have been feeding Kalmbach chick starter. My only though is possibly heat, it has been very hot and humid lately. Any advice would be appreciated, I have no idea.

I'm sorry about your chicks.

Can you post photos of them, their poop and housing?

Are the affected chicks in their own space or with other chicks the same age?

Could feed have gotten moldy or rancid, could they have eaten anything rotten or compost?

You treated for Coccidiosis, with Corid(?) for how long and what dose?
Did you give Vitamins during the treatment for Coccidiosis?

What vitamins have you tried?

How hot is it in the space they are in?

If you feel they are overheating, move them to a cooler area. Provide them with cool water or electrolytes (not ice cold, just cool). Get them hydrated first, see if they will perk up.