- Mar 17, 2014
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I've lost 2 birds so far... I had one other that started showing signs of the leg paralysis and I became very motherly to this buff. I began picking her up several times per day and massaging her leg, as is a pretty deep massage where the nerve runs in the leg. I did this for about 4-5 days and she was back to normal. I loved on her and scratched her ears and babied her like she was one of my own. Now, I have no idea if what I was doing was helping my sweetie, but she was back to her old self again after the 4-5 days of pampering. I have an EE cockerel, that I cannot catch, that started showing a small limp. It has been about 2 weeks and he has a slight weakness, but seems much better. So, I couldn't do anything with him, he seemed to pull through on his own.
Now, I have a pullet that's about 14 weeks old. She got VERY stressed out because I have a Roo that is new to "Rooing" and he used her as his main target. I saw him one day on her and she got up with a slight limp. Thought he had hurt her initially and this could be what's going on... but since then, she's much worse as the days pass. I separated her and began massaging her leg as I did with my buff. She's actually looking "drunk" when she walks and does the typical Mereks leg spred from time to time. Eats and drinks fine.
Has anyone had luck with the massage technique? I know I'll never get rid of this in my flock, but want to help as much as possible. Is the paralysis and wing droopiness easier for them to recover from than some of the other types??
Any input is appreciated. BTW, I love this forum, I've learned so much and I'm a new chicken mom!
Now, I have a pullet that's about 14 weeks old. She got VERY stressed out because I have a Roo that is new to "Rooing" and he used her as his main target. I saw him one day on her and she got up with a slight limp. Thought he had hurt her initially and this could be what's going on... but since then, she's much worse as the days pass. I separated her and began massaging her leg as I did with my buff. She's actually looking "drunk" when she walks and does the typical Mereks leg spred from time to time. Eats and drinks fine.
Has anyone had luck with the massage technique? I know I'll never get rid of this in my flock, but want to help as much as possible. Is the paralysis and wing droopiness easier for them to recover from than some of the other types??
Any input is appreciated. BTW, I love this forum, I've learned so much and I'm a new chicken mom!
