Durvet Selenium & Vitamin E Gel for Wry Neck

When a bird starts stargazing, act fast — this is the go-to treatment backyard flock keepers reach for first.

Durvet Selenium & Vitamin E Gel is a trusted supplement used to address vitamin E and selenium deficiencies in poultry — most commonly to treat wry neck (stargazing or twisted neck syndrome) in chickens and chicks.

Common Uses:

• Treatment of wry neck and neurological symptoms caused by vitamin E/selenium deficiency
• Short-term acute supplementation for deficient birds
• Recovery support for chicks and adult chickens showing weakness or coordination issues

Dosage Guide (off-label poultry use):

• Adult chickens: 0.5 ml – 1 ml orally, twice daily for approximately 5 days
• Small chicks: 2–3 drops orally, twice daily
• Administration: Apply directly to the back of the throat. If the bird resists, mix with a small amount of water.
• Duration: Treat for 5 days or until symptoms subside

⚠️ Important Safety Warning: Selenium is toxic in high doses. Do not use as a daily long-term supplement. Avoid combining with other high-dose vitamin E or selenium supplements simultaneously. Consult your poultry vet if symptoms do not improve within 5 days.