stargazing-my hen unwell-help!

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stargazing-my hen unwell-help!
« on: January 29, 2010, 10:24 »
My bantam buff orpington Elspeth has "stargazing" syndrome. her head tilts back lots as if to look at the clouds/stars....she is not standing up now either. I am really upset....The only hope is that her appetite is still huge, been hand feeding her ex-bat grit and tonic. Can anyone give me advice? I read thiamine is good, but how do I get that? Thankyou x

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Re: stargazing-my hen unwell-help!
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2010, 10:33 »
It's a neurological disorder and can be caused by trauma and also as you sugest by vitamin B deficiency.

You could try adding a poultry vitamin supplement to the drinking water.  I get mine from the animal feed store but it is available on line too

http://www.labtecltd.com/proddetail.php?prod=LPOU01

I add it to a little feed as it is more economical.


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