Chicken's head is twisted

[Anonymous]

Any advice welcome. One of my light sussex free range hens about 18 months old is sitting very still and keeps twisting her head. I have separated her from other hens. Her pooh is normal colour, no signs of any respiratory problems, eyes clear, appears very disorientated. Anyone have any ideas what it might be?

 

[E3lx]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum 99 99 99 99
I dont know what it could be, but you could contact an avian vet, try and internet search for one.

 

[foxy]

Hello tina and a big welcome to the forum! 99

I am sorry to hear you have a problem with your light sussex hen. Twisting the neck is usually due to either an uncomfortable crop..(twisting and stretching to relieve) or a neurological problem which is very difficult to diagnose.. this could be either genetic, or enviromental i,e a toxin or possibly a trauma. I am concerned that she is sitting still..usually hens as you know are rather active unless quite poorly.

I would suggest at this stage that a visit to a vet may be a good idea, and hope she gets well soon. Keep us posted how she gets on.