13-year-old rooster suddenly can't walk or balance.

[Alexes]

Hi all. My rooster is very old; he is 13 years old. Recently, I noticed that he can't keep his coordination. He falls and cannot walk normally. He seems otherwise healthy and has no disease. I think it is due to a lack of vitamins, as I don't give him any. What would you recommend giving him?

 

[2ndTink]

If you are in the US then some Rooster Booster, they have granules (https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/rooster-booster-poultry-booster-125-lb-1042463) if he's still eating on his own well, or they have the Poultry Cell (https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/rooster-booster-poultry-cell-16-oz-2183448) that is liquid that you could add to his water, use some + water to make a mash, or even syringe it into him.

What feed is he on? Is he molting?

 

[Alexes]

Thank you for the reply. To answer your questions, he is eating mostly grain. He is not in a heavy molt, but his feathers are very loose and come out easily.

I was thinking he needs vitamin B to help his coordination, so your recommendation for Poultry Cell is perfect. I see it is full of B vitamins. I will go get some. Thank you.

 

[2ndTink]

You might want to get him some 20% all flock feed as well, Kalmbach or Nuturewise are two of my favorites.