Twisted neck on week old Chick

[Cocohens]

Hi there,

I have just hatched 13 chick eggs from a mixed batch. One of them was fine for a couple of days but has developed a horrible twist in its neck. I have been feeding it egg yolk and chick crumb. Can someone advise me on the best form of treatment please.

 

[Evadig]

In my unexperienced opinion, it looks like wry neck?

@Tookie
@Wyorp Rock
@Eggcessive

 

[Cocohens]

In my unexperienced opinion, it looks like wry neck?

@Tookie
@Wyorp Rock
@Eggcessive

Thank you!! It’s such a sweet little thing and I am trying to help it best I know how.. any info would be great!

 

[Evadig]

Here is an article that might help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/wry-neck-in-a-chick.78017/
and another one:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/wry-neck-causes-treatment-and-prevention.67732/

 

[Cocohens]

Here is an article that might help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/wry-neck-in-a-chick.78017/
and another one:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/wry-neck-causes-treatment-and-prevention.67732/

This is so helpful! Thank you so much!

 

[Eggcessive]

Since wry neck (also called torticolis, crook neck, stargazing) can be caused by either vitamin E or B1 thiamine deficiency, or a head injury, I would get human vitamins E softgel 400 IU and B complex 1/4 tablet, and give her those daily orally. The softgel can be cut open and mixed with food. Feed her throughout the day with a little egg mixed in her food for selenium, and making the food watery can get more water into her.

 

[Cocohens]

Since wry neck (also called torticolis, crook neck, stargazing) can be caused by either vitamin E or B1 thiamine deficiency, or a head injury, I would get human vitamins E softgel 400 IU and B complex 1/4 tablet, and give her those daily orally. The softgel can be cut open and mixed with food. Feed her throughout the day with a little egg mixed in her food for selenium, and making the food watery can get more water into her.

Thank you so much!!!