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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    Okay, I will try filing it because it's still hard for him to pick up small pieces. Thank you
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    Sick rooster

    I guess I'll give him a little more time he is such a sweet boy. Thank you very much for your advice
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    I totally agree, I just wished I would have done it sooner. I don't know if it would be a injury that could be fixed are not. I've already put out $289 in vet bill just to have his legs x ray. Thank you so much for your help
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

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    Sick rooster

    Yes oyster shells and grit and he's already been dewormed in June. Yes 4 rooster and 6 hens purchase as day old chicks. I'm thinking an injury from another rooster. Had x rays done on his legs and nothing broken but I'm thinking maybe his back.
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    I trimmed the tip off and it had just a tiny dot of blood so I haven't went any further but it still has a lot hanging over. Yes definitely could be a injury. I have 4 roosters and 6 hens. I purchased as day old chicks.
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    Sick rooster

    He's around 18 months.NatureWise all flock and kalmbach. The perch is about 25" off the ground and has a ramp. Run is around 12' x 30'.
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    Sick rooster

    Should I cut down on the protein?
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    Rooster is about the same still eating and drinking a lot of water but it's been over 100 degrees here. I have noticed he has a parrot beak and has a hard time getting food in his mouth so I've been making him a mash with eggs and giving him B & E vitamins daily. Also I've been doing a lot of...
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    Sick rooster

    Did you ever find out what was wrong with your rooster because I'm having the same problem with mine. I have been doing a lot of reading on here and noticed that a lot of these dark brahma rooster having this problem. Could it be something in this breed?
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    Thanks to everyone for your help. I'll keep him on the vitamins and scrambled eggs. I was just so worried that he was in pain and I didn't want him to suffer. He's always been my sweetest rooster. I will let everyone know how he does.
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    Thank you
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    No, never posted and they have never been exposed to any others. I ordered them as day old chicks and not sure if they were vaccinated. I'll try and find some information on the leg nerve infection and continue the vitamins. Thank you
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    Just wanted to post to see if someone might see something else. There's know vet around that has a lot of knowledge with chickens.
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    Rooster still having trouble walking

    I will try the sling already got one made. Poop looks fine. I will put him back on the vitamin B complex and E. I feed NatureWise all flock and feather fixer and Kalmbach.
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