8 week old hen with riboflavin deficiency, PLEASE HELP!!

[Wyorp Rock]

Good luck in rewrapping! I know you'll do fine.

 

[chicki291]

To the people who are still watching this thread..

This morning i took the booties off. I was disappointed to see that the one foot was still curled. But the other one was open again. What a relief! She is where she was a few days ago again.

I guess the anti inflammatory medicine is starting to work. The chicken did amazing today!

We went out, and usually i would lock Speedy up in the cage or just stay home, but i put the chick in the cage. It was a pleasant suprise to see that she could stand on the sand! And she enjoyed herself sooo much. She even tried to scratch at the ground and succeeded in scratching her face! I stood there like a proud mother haha!

I did not make the booties again today. I just felt that they would bother her more than without them. But tomorrow ill do it. Ill try my best !!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

To the people who are still watching this thread..

This morning i took the booties off. I was disappointed to see that the one foot was still curled. But the other one was open again. What a relief! She is where she was a few days ago again.

I guess the anti inflammatory medicine is starting to work. The chicken did amazing today!

We went out, and usually i would lock Speedy up in the cage or just stay home, but i put the chick in the cage. It was a pleasant suprise to see that she could stand on the sand! And she enjoyed herself sooo much. She even tried to scratch at the ground and succeeded in scratching her face! I stood there like a proud mother haha!

I did not make the booties again today. I just felt that they would bother her more than without them. But tomorrow ill do it. Ill try my best !!

It sounds like she might be making some progress!
O.k. now...I know you are keeping her, so this sweetie does need a name

 

[chicki291]

It sounds like she might be making some progress!
O.k. now...I know you are keeping her, so this sweetie does need a name

Oh she already has a name ! From since she was a baby. Her name is Dot, in Afrikaans its Kol. She has one black feather on her back

See the dot?

She has improved. She acts more like a chicken. She sandbathes, scratches and can even run! The one foot is still curled, but the leg works

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Oh she already has a name ! From since she was a baby. Her name is Dot, in Afrikaans its Kol. She has one black feather on her back
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See the dot?

She has improved. She acts more like a chicken. She sandbathes, scratches and can even run! The one foot is still curled, but the leg works

That's a great name for her!
I'm glad to hear that Dot (Kol) is improving! Is the bootie helping the curled foot at all?

 

[chicki291]

That's a great name for her!
I'm glad to hear that Dot (Kol) is improving! Is the bootie helping the curled foot at all?

Unfortunately no.. ive booted it quite well, but then shes just off balance and then just lies down. And if she tries to walk, it slips off. My vet rap is almost done from trying.

Tomorrow is a rainy day though, with storm winds. Dont want her to blow away now ! so maybe Ill try again and keep her inside.

BUT ive seen a huge improvement in that curled foot. The toes are moving sometimes, and when Dot walks, the foot almost opens all the way, but when she puts it down, it curls. We are still on anti inflammatories. Tomorrow morning is technically the last day, but theres still some left, so ill continue till it is all done. And honestly, the curled foot doesnt bother me all that much. For Dot it doesnt mean anything at all.

She can even roost! I have a wider plank for her to roost on and she can, but she chooses not to. Probably still a bit weird for her

And im so in love with this chicken, and she with me ! If i leave her alone for one minute, she comes running! Poor thing is still a baby and speedy abandoned her after the others left. But they are starting to become friends now. Im so glad. Life couldnt be better for this chick !!! (Except if the other foot opens, but im sooooo thankful!)

 

[chicki291]

This morning i was suprised to see that my chicken curled foot was a little bit less curled. The right toe is working, but the other two are acting like they are superglued together and a little bit curled. But im so happy. Dot is enjoying her life. Sandbathing , and actually getting sand on her back !!! , and scratching. Shes living the life. Im trying to teach her to walk to her cage on her own when she has to sleep, but its harder than i thought. But i dont mind putting her to bed every night, im just so happy shes alive

I dont think i will be posting on this thread as much anymore. I just want to say thank you for everyones advice and support during this difficult time. I might be giving some updated now and then, but yeah.. thanks for everything!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

This morning i was suprised to see that my chicken curled foot was a little bit less curled. The right toe is working, but the other two are acting like they are superglued together and a little bit curled. But im so happy. Dot is enjoying her life. Sandbathing , and actually getting sand on her back !!! , and scratching. Shes living the life. Im trying to teach her to walk to her cage on her own when she has to sleep, but its harder than i thought. But i dont mind putting her to bed every night, im just so happy shes alive

I dont think i will be posting on this thread as much anymore. I just want to say thank you for everyones advice and support during this difficult time. I might be giving some updated now and then, but yeah.. thanks for everything!!

I'm glad to hear good news Janke! I hope Dot continues to improve. Thank you for the update

 

[chicki291]

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you guys know
Dot was doing great since the last time i posted. Walking and running and no curled feet

This weekend i was away and Dot was under the care of my grandparents. They always take great care of our chickens. The previous night my grandmother said that Dot was doing great and went to bed with a full crop

This afternoon, after leaving my chickens alone for about two days, i saw that Dot was sleeping in our dog's bed. It was cold out so i didnt think much of it. I put her on the grass and saw that the left foot (which took very long to heal) was curled. Thee other one was still fine

But i was devastated.

I immeediately gave her some of the anti inflammattory medicine that our vet gave us the last time. The foor opens sometimes, but is mostly curled. She still walks around, oecks and scratches and even sun bathed. But shes extremely off balanced because of that curled foot

My mom and i will try to take her to the vet. Maybe tuesday, we are a bit busy this week

I just wanted to let you guys know. I was completely devastated. Please just hope and pray for this lil chick

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you guys know
Dot was doing great since the last time i posted. Walking and running and no curled feet

This weekend i was away and Dot was under the care of my grandparents. They always take great care of our chickens. The previous night my grandmother said that Dot was doing great and went to bed with a full crop

This afternoon, after leaving my chickens alone for about two days, i saw that Dot was sleeping in our dog's bed. It was cold out so i didnt think much of it. I put her on the grass and saw that the left foot (which took very long to heal) was curled. Thee other one was still fine

But i was devastated.

I immeediately gave her some of the anti inflammattory medicine that our vet gave us the last time. The foor opens sometimes, but is mostly curled. She still walks around, oecks and scratches and even sun bathed. But shes extremely off balanced because of that curled foot

My mom and i will try to take her to the vet. Maybe tuesday, we are a bit busy this week

I just wanted to let you guys know. I was completely devastated. Please just hope and pray for this lil chick

Thank you for the update Janke. I'm sorry to hear she's had a set back, hopefully with your extra care she will heal up again.