Limping Chicken

[Z_Mom]

How do I post a link?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uA1apR21PvZkBmGH6

 

[Z_Mom]

Here is a link for the video. Hopefully I did it right
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uA1apR21PvZkBmGH6

 

[Wyorp Rock]

For video, upload to youtube or similar platform and provide a link.

What are you feeding?

 

[Z_Mom]

For video, upload to youtube or similar platform and provide a link.

What are you feeding?

I think I just did. I am Feeding Purina pellets.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Here is a link for the video. Hopefully I did it right
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uA1apR21PvZkBmGH6

The poor thing. Is a vet visit an option?

 

[Z_Mom]

The poor thing. Is a vet visit an option?

We do have a vet but I do not think it will be cost effective

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I think I just did. I am Feeding Purina pellets.

Purina pellets- layer feed?

She's...3 months? I would continue with Chick Starter or use a All Flock/Flock Raiser feed at least until they all come into lay.

How much B-Complex are you giving? I would dose her daily with 1/4 tablet, give her some egg too.

It's possible she may be suffering from disease like Marek's - hard to know. Since there's no cure or even real treatment for Marek's, vitamin therapy is generally what most try.

 

[Z_Mom]

Purina pellets- layer feed?

She's...3 months? I would continue with Chick Starter or use a All Flock/Flock Raiser feed at least until they all come into lay.

How much B-Complex are you giving? I would dose her daily with 1/4 tablet, give her some egg too.

It's possible she may be suffering from disease like Marek's - hard to know. Since there's no cure or even real treatment for Marek's, vitamin therapy is generally what most try.

I have been giving Vitamin B every day in her water and syringe fulls. Why the food ? All my other babies are fine on the same food. I am also starting on some extra calcium today
(Egg shells) I will also make sure to give her some eggs as well

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have been giving Vitamin B every day in her water and syringe fulls. Why the food ? All my other babies are fine on the same food. I am also starting on some extra calcium today
(Egg shells) I will also make sure to give her some eggs as well

she was born March 5th

She Hatched, March 5th, so she's around 13 weeks old?

Juvenile birds do not need extra calcium. Chick starter and all flock feeds average around .70 -1.15 % calcium while layer feed averages 3.0 - 4.75% calcium. Too much calcium in growing birds can damage the kidneys.

Juvenile birds generally need more protein than adult birds they are still growing. Aim for 18-20% protein. *Most* layer feeds average 15-17% protein.

You likely will find similar feeding instructions on most layer feeds - check your bag ::
""Feed Purina® Layena® free-choice as the sole ration to laying chickens (including backyard egg producers, small to medium breeds and fancy and exotic breeds) after 18 weeks of age and throughout the laying cycle.""

*Note - it states Laying Cycle. Hens have a laying cycle - there are periods of time like Molting or during Broody Cycles when they are not in lay. (out of laying cycle)

Just my 2¢

 

[Mooshu17]

Your video/photo link works great. I'm sorry I'm not experienced enough to help. Hope she gets better!