Limping Hen/Dragging Leg

[artbykarenehaley]

Hello


Hello again!
Still monitoring my hen and no noticeable improvement. Yet. She is not getting worse or acting sick. I was curious if you thought Vitamin E/selenium deficiency could be part of the problem, or is that more of a whole body lameness issue?
I have treated 2 birds that at a young age (6-8 weeks) were found alive but laying still and unable to move. After googling I made a concoction of egg white, vitamin E, vitamin drops and molasses and fed with syringe throughout the day. Within 2 days the birds completely recovered. This lame leg thing is obviously different in that she can move everything but one leg, but wondered if it would be harmful to try with the B100 vitamin she’s getting every day.
I thought about maybe emptying the contents of a vitamin e capsule in yogurt.
Also, is there an antibiotic that you recommend over the other to have on hand? I’m overwhelmed with options. Thank you for your time!

Personally I don't think the vitamin E would do any harm. If she doesn't need it, her body would expell it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Personally I don't think the vitamin E would do any harm. If she doesn't need it, her body would expell it.

Vitamin E is fat soluble so it can build up in the liver and fatty tissues, so it's not that easily expelled.