Leg Injury

[RachelFoshe]

In the last 2 weeks my 5 month old Olive Egger rooster right leg has started turning in. It doesnt seem to be painful when I touch it for straighten it. No injuries to it that I know of. Any suggestions on how to help him??? or reasons for this kind of problem.???

 

[leadwolf1]

That is so strange. Vitamin D deficiency, maybe? Rickets?

 

[RachelFoshe]

None of the other 13 chickens have the issue...... His diet which is Layer Pelets , Alfafa , small amounts of scratch and what ever he catches bug wise.

How can you add Vitamin D to his diet?

 

[leadwolf1]

With vitamins...please research Rickets and see what the advice suggests. I haven't had to deal with this so I am just giving you my best thoughts. I also know that there is a baby vitamin supplement called Tri Vi Sol that is liquid A, D and C. This would treat Rickets.

 

[RachelFoshe]

I think you are right on Rickets. I have been reading about it and it seems to be the cause of the leg issue.
Thank you for responding so fast!!

 

[leadwolf1]

You are very welcome I try my best

 

[RachelFoshe]

Do you know the amount of Tri V Sol to give to a chicken?

 

[leadwolf1]

I'm making a guess here. I would use .5mls per day. The same as the dosage for Poly Vi Sol. That is only a guess though.