Curled toe paralysis... HELP!

[Nicolecolon]

My 10 week old silkie is showing signs of CTP she's stoping walking, her legs work fine but it seems her toes aren't working anymore... I was hoping someone has dealt with this and could give me some advice. I've read to give her B2 but it doesn't say how much to gave or what is a safe amount for her to have....

 

[Stipenvlerk]

My 10 week old silkie is showing signs of CTP she's stoping walking, her legs work fine but it seems her toes aren't working anymore... I was hoping someone has dealt with this and could give me some advice. I've read to give her B2 but it doesn't say how much to gave or what is a safe amount for her to have....

Hi Nicole,
Welcome to BYC!
Please upload a picture of your silkie's feet so experts can help you diagnose the problem.
In the mean time: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/leg-foot-and-toe-issues-in-poultry-of-all-ages.68093/

 

[Nicolecolon]

@Goosebaby

My 10 week old silkie is showing signs of CTP she's stoping walking, her legs work fine but it seems her toes aren't working anymore... I was hoping someone has dealt with this and could give me some advice. I've read to give her B2 but it doesn't say how much to gave or what is a safe amount for her to have....

 

[Nicolecolon]

She is also now starting to show signs of Wry neck

 

[Goosebaby]

@Eggcessive @azygous @Kiki are the most knowledgeable chicken owners I’ve seen while snooping the chicken side of this site, maybe they’ll know?

If it helps also @Nicolecolon The b vitamins and vitamin c are water soluable so it’s harder to overdose on them onlike some other vitamins like E. I’ve given my geese a whole 3ml of straight b complex without issues, usually the body just dumps any excessive C and B vitamins it doesn’t use in droppings.

 

[Goosebaby]

Also it might be good to get E &A Incase it’s a deficiency causing the lameness and limp neck.

 

[Eggcessive]

Was the chick vaccinated for Mareks disease? That is another thing that can cause curled under toes, and wry neck is another symptom. I would start vitamin E 400 IU along with vitamin B complex 1/4 tablet daily. Make sure that she can reach food and water. Chick sling chairs can be helpful to get more to eat and to get them upright. Here are some examples that can be made:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is some reading about Mareks disease, but I really hope it is not that:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

 

[azygous]

In some chicks, a riboflavin deficiency can cause curled toe paralysis. You can find a generous amount of riboflavin in a B-100 complex supplement for people. For a ten-week old, I would dissolve a tablet in a fourth cup of water each day and syringe it into the chick a few times a day or just let the chick drink that water as their water source until you see symptoms have been alleviated.

B vitamins are water soluble. It's pretty difficult to overdose on them as any that can't be absorbed will just be eliminated in the urates.

As @Eggcessive pointed out, it could be a symptom of something more serious, but treating for vitamin B2 deficiency is harmless and may end up working. If it doesn't, then you face the possibility of an avian virus being responsible.

 

[Goosebaby]

@Nicolecolon Howis your feather baby?