riboflavin

  1. F

    vitamin B2 riboflavin deficient hen

    Hi everyone! I have a mille fleur bantam hen about 8 months old who I believe had a riboflavin/b2 deficiency. Started with a limp and I thought she may have sprained something, so I separated her. Then a week or 2 later I found that she couldn't walk anymore so I started her on vitamins...
  2. U

    Advice on hen walking on hocks and curled toes

    Hello! This is my first post... and I’m a first time chicken owner. This may be long and I apologize. Please no judgements, I’m just looking to see if anyone has any advice or has been through something similar. About 2 weeks ago, I checked on our ladies before going to bed, and noticed one of...
  3. Vivid Hatchery

    Horrible hatch rate, deaths throughout the stages. Please help diagnose.

    Okay, so I am having a terrible time hatching chicks. I know that most of us here keep our chicks backyard or on a small farm, and I am no different. I provide a balanced layer feed ration. Most of my flocks are around 1:5 gender ratio. My birds have a lot of places they can run and escape...
  4. bsides2007

    Rescue ducklings (Niacin/riboflavin deficiency)

    Hey all! I have recently taken in some "rescue" ducklings that are approximately 3-4 weeks of age. Today is my 4th day with them. When I got them from the person who rescued them, they were already severely deformed/crippled from what looks like niacin and/or riboflavin deficiency. They were...
  5. Just Rosie

    How long until curly toes get better?

    Hello, I recently picked up a chick after a long chicken hiatus. At the feed store was a lone chick on its back, who could barely walk. The owner ended up giving it to me since he didn't think it would survive. Well, after some research, based on the chicks behavior and actions, I believe it has...
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