Brahma joint problems

[Alexisdrakos]

I would stop all scraps and scratch immediately. Feeding these things regularly takes away from the bird getting a balanced diet.
The Purina chick starter is formulated as a balanced diet although maybe time to switch them to layer type feed.

If there are eating more than a tablespoon worth of anything besides the starter feed then they're getting too much.


Lake issues can be a sign of not getting a proper diet.
It can also be a sign of Marek's disease.

Can you get some poultry vitamins tomorrow? Specifically these:
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OK I can do that .I will go tomorrow and get some.. we have 7 other girls and they are all doing great no problems

Thank you


Is this something i should splint or do you think the damage is done

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with your Brahma.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
What height are your roosts? Have you felt her legs to compare differences?
Is a veterinarian an option?

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your hen

 

[Alexisdrakos]

Welcome to BYC.
What height are your roosts? Have you felt her legs to compare differences?
Is a veterinarian an option?

They are a about 2 feet. I have two buff brahma as well and the are at least a head shorter then her once we put them outside she seemed to have a big growth spert.Her legs both feel the same one is not hotter then the other or swollen. They move smoothly when I moved them. Here is a pic of her with Louise(Wyandotte) and one with our easter egger

 

[janiedoe]

She is such a beauty.
I'm leaning towards a vitamin deficiency. @Kiki recommended a liquid vitamin that you can pick up at Tractor Supply or find online. I'd give that a try.

 

[Alexisdrakos]

She is such a beauty.
I'm leaning towards a vitamin deficiency. @Kiki recommended a liquid vitamin that you can pick up at Tractor Supply or find online. I'd give that a try.

OK will do and thank you she is a stunner for sure .I will go today after work and get some of that

Just wanna say thank you to everyone that replied now just hoping it is a vitamin issue and that this will help

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC!