Hens dying

[SunnyClucks]

NatureWise is a good brand and I, personally, would switch to it for at least a few months to rule out the feed being a problem. For severe cases of vitamin deficiency, experts here (I am not one of them; I will tag some) recommend giving human-grade vitamin tablets orally to make sure they are getting the high dose they need.

@Eggcessive @azygous


It does not appear to contain B2 (Riboflavin) which is what is needed to treat Curled Toe Paralysis.

Thank YOU!! I think you might be right I at least have something to try!!!

 

[SunnyClucks]

NatureWise is a good brand and I, personally, would switch to it for at least a few months to rule out the feed being a problem. For severe cases of vitamin deficiency, experts here (I am not one of them; I will tag some) recommend giving human-grade vitamin tablets orally to make sure they are getting the high dose they need.

@Eggcessive @azygous


It does not appear to contain B2 (Riboflavin) which is what is needed to treat Curled Toe Paralysis.

Can this paralysis, affect adult birds as well as chicks?

 

[StinkyAcres]

Can this paralysis, affect adult birds as well as chicks?

It can affect both, I believe. However, I'm not sure Marek's can be ruled out as the cause of the paralysis even though no signs were found in the necropsy. Have you noticed any irregularly-shaped pupils?

Thank YOU!! I think you might be right I at least have something to try!!!

Of course! I'm sorry you've had to go through this. Hopefully the people I tagged can give you a dosage for the B2 and share their thoughts on this mystery illness.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I found the B complex dosage and product here:

I would offer some moistened chicken feed, a bit of egg or tuna. Human super B complex tablets 1/4 to 1/2 tablet daily might help her legs. Here is a decent one:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Spring-V...SZaTTYifRYvfbFSg2XiGyuvSUeiovKpxoCMLwQAvD_BwE

Human super b complex 1/4 to 1/2 tablet daily is more than enough. I crush it mix into a bit of egg or feed. Most chickens can swallow a 1/4 tablet.

 

[SunnyClucks]

What's your favorite product for b2/ riboflavin?

 

[StinkyAcres]

What's your favorite product for b2/ riboflavin?

I've only used Durvet High Level Vitamin B Complex in the past. It's not nearly as easy to give as a tablet as you have to give it orally with a small syringe.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-hi-level-vitamin-b-complex

 

[StinkyAcres]

Are you not able to get the super B complex from Walmart or a drugstore?

 

[SunnyClucks]

Are you not able to get the super B complex from Walmart or a drugstore?

Sorry I missed this comment. I will be able to get a complex from the store.