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That’s much more clear than what I’ve been looking at. I found one site that said daily requirements of D3 was “3.” No iu, no mg or mcg listed, just 3? Then another site had “200” also without any explanation of measurement either which is beyond frustrating. 200 what? I was looking around...

it might be just fine, it’s hard finding the correct dosing for hens, let alone geese and goslings. I’m still looking.

Treating rickets requires 3 times the normal dosage of D3 a day for 2 weeks, for hens that’s around 600 mg a day until they’ve recovered. I think the 250000 iu may be too low.

Is it 25,000 icu?

As for correcting the curve that’s already occurred, in humans a splint is usually used, Ive heard chicken owners haven’t had much luck with that but it’s worth a try. The curve can predispose them to slipping a tendon more easily which could become a problem. Slipped tendon can be corrected...

I don’t know what’s available in your country but Calc-phos, calcium phosphorus supplements for humans or dogs is used to treat rickets in birds, ground up eggshells or oyster shell are another source of calcium. basically in birds lag problems are usually an issue with not enough of the Bs or...

Also vitamin D3

It definitely looks like rickets. keep giving him the b vitamins but get him some human vitamin E capsules As soon as possible.

That’s good news That he’s gaining weight. Could you post a picture of the foot?

Looks like good stuff!

B vitamins and vitamin C are water soluble so there’s very little risk in overdosing, and even if it does happen the result is temporary nausea and a somewhat elevated body temperature until the excess is dispersed in droppings, there really aren’t long term negative results. Try giving a dog’s...