Chick with weak legs

[PoN7]

Ok so, according to the replies, it seems to be a vitamin b deficiency.

What are all the things I can do to help?

 

[Pyxis]

MBD as in metabolic bone disease? Why do you think he has that?

 

[PoN7]

MBD as in metabolic bone disease? Why do you think he has that? I've never heard of a bird having that before.

Yeah. I looked it up for a few hours yesterday and the symptoms match.

 

[Pyxis]

What are the symptoms? Usually if it occurs, it's in older laying hens that aren't getting enough calcium. It could happen in chicks, usually it's called rickets in younger birds, but it's rare if they're on a proper diet.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you post some photos?
What symptoms are you seeing - more information would be helpful
Type of food/treats?

 

[PoN7]

What are the symptoms? Usually if it occurs, it's in older laying hens that aren't getting enough calcium. It could happen in chicks, usually it's called rickets in younger birds, but it's rare if they're on a proper diet.

Can you post some photos?
What symptoms are you seeing - more information would be helpful
Type of food/treats?

Weak legs, droopy wings and a lot of sleeping. And he eats chick starter.
I think I left him indoors for too long. I didn't even know rickets existed until yesterday. :/

 

[andreanar]

Before I jumped to MBD, I would go with more common illnesses. There are quite a few things that can cause those same symptoms.

 

[PoN7]

Before I jumped to MBD, I would go with more common illnesses. There are quite a few things that can cause those same symptoms.

What would those be?

 

[andreanar]

coccidia, mareks, dehydration,, vit deficiency. So many. We don't have enough info to help narrow it down. Where do you keep him? Out in the coop? Inside? Has he been exposed to outside ground? How many other birds? What does his poop look like? How long has he been like this? Is he eating/drinking? What have you tried so far to help him? Is his crop emptying? Have you checked him over for bugs? Is his vent clean and clear?

 

[PoN7]

coccidia, mareks, dehydration,, vit deficiency. So many. We don't have enough info to help narrow it down. Where do you keep him? Out in the coop? Inside? Has he been exposed to outside ground? How many other birds? What does his poop look like? How long has he been like this? Is he eating/drinking? What have you tried so far to help him? Is his crop emptying? Have you checked him over for bugs? Is his vent clean and clear?

I keep him inside. He hasn't been exposed to the outside ground much. The only other birds I have are his parents. His poop looks fine and he's been like this for 2 days. He's eating and drinking fine. I've been letting him outside and putting vitamins in his water. His crop is emptying and he has a clean vent and no bugs.