Help...Pekins still having leg problems

[dpingtrich352]

I have some Pekins that are in good health and are living happy lives. I think these birds lives are precious and are very much wanted by the OP. It will be worth the effort to give them some extra vitamins so they can become strong and healthy.

But you are correct they are quite heavy and prone to leg problems, but most owners don’t know this ahead of time and what to watch for.

We will absolutely try anything and everything to help them become better . We can already tell that the first one is getting a bit stronger but her feet are still turned in. They don’t seem to be in any pain.

 

[dpingtrich352]

I guess it would also be helpful to know their age.

We are guessing about 7 weeks old.

 

[CayugaJana]

I bet upping the amount they are getting each day will help. You might also try putting some turmeric in their feed. It’s an anti-inflammatory. I take it everyday for swelling in my hands.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I bet upping the amount they are getting each day will help. You might also try putting some turmeric in their feed. It’s an anti-inflammatory. I take it everyday for swelling in my hands.
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I was directed to using that when my dog was hurt.

 

[CayugaJana]

I was directed to using that when my dog was hurt.

 

[WVduckchick]

@dpingtrich352 I'm glad you are trying to exhaust every option to help your babies. Quality of life is important. If they aren't suffering yet, they do stand a chance.

 

[dpingtrich352]

I bet upping the amount they are getting each day will help. You might also try putting some turmeric in their feed. It’s an anti-inflammatory. I take it everyday for swelling in my hands.
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Perfect, I will get some of that too!!

 

[casportpony]

Were you able to get the flock raiser? Or even better, can you find a Mazuri dealer and get their starter?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hoping you see results soon!!

 

[dpingtrich352]

@dpingtrich352 I'm glad you are trying to exhaust every option to help your babies. Quality of life is important. If they aren't suffering yet, they do stand a chance.

I won’t give up on my babies, I will do everything I can to help them. They don’t seem to be suffering at all. They just can’t walk like the rest of them right now.