Wry NECK??

Cindi Davis · Aug 4, 2012

Hope I spelled that right, but Hooked on Phonics should work to.

Having never dealt with it, what is it exactly and how contagious is it ??

Secuono · Aug 4, 2012

I've read there's two parts to it, one can be infection/disease that causes it and the other is vitamin deficiency. In chickens, it's usually a lack of vitamins.

MaggieJ · Aug 4, 2012

Here's a very good resource to explain what wry neck is and how it may be treated.

http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/ecuniculi.htm

Cindi Davis · Aug 4, 2012

Next Question: I read the article and that she did continue to breed this animal BUT is it actually a good idea ?

Disney · Aug 4, 2012

I wouldn't do it, a pregnancy will probably worsen the state of the disease and get passed on to the kits, wry neck is is heritable.
Rabbits can be healthy for a long time and then suddenly get ill and show symptoms.. but the rabbit can continue a happy normal life if it is treated. Also it is contagious and will spread through pee, contaminated rabbits should be treated as well.

ZRabbits · Aug 4, 2012

Neville had it due to the fast weather change and a draft. Caught it right when it happened and got him to the Vet immediately. The antibiotic worked wonders and now he has no sign of any head tilt. Healthy as a horse. None of my other tribe members got it after he did.

Karen

akane · Aug 4, 2012

I had one get wry neck I think from the birds nesting in the stable above the colony stalls. I treated them all according to that link and never had another show symptoms. The sick one never recovered. Not wanting to pay for steroids as the next line of treatment I put it down.