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In the Brooder
I am hoping to get an idea of how long the Niacin usually takes? I have a 3 month old Pekin named Taco we assume so far is a male. He was always a bit of a runt compared to his sibling Ming Ming who is huge. She is doing well. Taco is not. About 2 weeks ago he started limping. He sticks his left leg out. At first we assumed leg injury, but after a week of niacin and water therapy I took him to the vet. She said she thought it might be a neurological issue and he may be sick. He was given pain meds and antibiotics. So in total the Niacin has been almost almost 3 weeks and the meds I have been giving since this past Friday (so 4 1/2 days)
Shoving that thing down his throat to give him the pills is no fun, but I have gotten the hang of it.
He is upset and stressed after meds are given.
So this morning is Tuesday and he still only stands on his right foot and uses his beak and wing to keep from falling over. I don't really see much change in him. He seems a bit stronger possibly but not by much. He doesn't even really try to limp. He is still eating with the brewers yeast added to his feed, but not without you placing the bowl in front of him, and he does drink water. I was actually excited to see him trying to preen and yesterday he ate a bug
I am unable to take him back to the vet right now because I work full time and I live in the city, not near the vet I had taken him to this past week.
Any suggestions? Certain vitamins? Where do I order the vitamins I can add to his water or squirt in his mouth? Can someone literally add an amazon link for a certain product they recommend? LOL I have ordered Mazuri starter feed for him as suggested by the vet also. I think this will really boost his health too. Please help if you can... We love our Taco. Thank you
Belle
Shoving that thing down his throat to give him the pills is no fun, but I have gotten the hang of it.
He is upset and stressed after meds are given.
So this morning is Tuesday and he still only stands on his right foot and uses his beak and wing to keep from falling over. I don't really see much change in him. He seems a bit stronger possibly but not by much. He doesn't even really try to limp. He is still eating with the brewers yeast added to his feed, but not without you placing the bowl in front of him, and he does drink water. I was actually excited to see him trying to preen and yesterday he ate a bug
I am unable to take him back to the vet right now because I work full time and I live in the city, not near the vet I had taken him to this past week.
Any suggestions? Certain vitamins? Where do I order the vitamins I can add to his water or squirt in his mouth? Can someone literally add an amazon link for a certain product they recommend? LOL I have ordered Mazuri starter feed for him as suggested by the vet also. I think this will really boost his health too. Please help if you can... We love our Taco. Thank you
Belle
