Does b vitamins help with healing of leg injuries?

[shannon84]

My rooster is very wobbley and unsteady, he has had two previous injuries from landing on his leg wrong when he tries to spur something. Never broken any legs. But I could of sworn I read b vitamins help with leg issues?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Vitamin deficiencies can sometimes cause leg problems, but generally it's in younger birds. Couldn't hurt to try.

 

[shannon84]

Vitamin deficiencies can sometimes cause leg problems, but generally it's in younger birds. Couldn't hurt to try.

OK, I'll look into it more. Maybe arthritis. He gets so many nutritious treats, food and supplements....

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

How old is he?

 

[Dr.GarryTTucker]

Vitamin B helps with energy. In cases with chickens it helps when they are stressed or sick by giving them the extra energy. Kind of the same way you and I do when we grab a cup of coffee and chill. Afterwards you feel a little better.
In basics, B helps to metabolize fats and carbs. It promotes red blood cell synthesis and it helps maintain nervous system integrity.
On a side note, I read a 12 week study that said as vitamin b increased, egg shell thickness decreased and egg weight, hen weight, and hatchability increased.

For what it’s worth, B will give him energy to help heal.