ChickenMa18
In the Brooder
- Jun 18, 2019
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I have a male pig that was born around 2/20/21. Everything was fine with him until yesterday morning. I went out to feed like normal and noticed he had a limp. He is favoring one of his front legs. I got in the pen, looked and felt around. Nothing unusual. I went and got some food from the house and crushed up some Tylenol went back and made sure he'd eat it. Figured the anti-inflammatory would be beneficial and honestly couldn't hurt. Went out to run some errands hoping to come back and he'd be moving around better. Well no, he isn't. So I got back in the pen reevaluated him and still nothing. No abnormalities to the bones, no noticeable swelling, no cuts, no injuries that I can see.... I went ahead and gave him a shot of penicillin and am waiting it out and will see how he is in the morning.
Today he is walking around but only when I go into the pen or put food out for them. He is eating/drinking. But still favoring the leg and not putting weight on it, just ever so slightly touching the ground with it.
I have NO access to a farm vet. I have had issues with needing one before and noone around here will see those animals so I am on my own here. I need any and all treatments and ideas especially if you think I should do or try something other than what I am trying.
I appreciate the help! Thanks
Today he is walking around but only when I go into the pen or put food out for them. He is eating/drinking. But still favoring the leg and not putting weight on it, just ever so slightly touching the ground with it.
I have NO access to a farm vet. I have had issues with needing one before and noone around here will see those animals so I am on my own here. I need any and all treatments and ideas especially if you think I should do or try something other than what I am trying.
I appreciate the help! Thanks
