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Why are my chicks dying with droopy wings, paralysis, and neck arching?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

I have lost a couple of chicks in the last week. All droop their wings, become paralyzed and arc their necks before dying. What disease could it be? P.S I'm from Africa.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 27th, 2017

It sounds as it could have been a viral disease, possibly Newcastle disease or Marek disease, either way it's probably very contagious, you need to disinfect and clear the area completely before bringing in any other chickens or birds.

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