Loss of legs

[redblackfan]

Has this happen to anyone before. One day my guy's leg started to stick out to one side and he was limping. So I put him by himself. Next thing I know his other went out too. Now all he can do is lay there. His face started to turn white too.

 

[Mvan42]

What does hid poo look like?

 

[redblackfan]

What does hid poo look like?

Its regular looking, solid, brown and white sometimes green

 

[Myrshine]

There are numerous causes for chickens losing the ability to use their legs, most common causes are a vitamin deficiency or Mareks Disease. Other causes can be botulism, an injury to the spine, head or legs and being egg bound.

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is your rooster? Have you added any new birds to your flock in the last few months? Was he vaccinated for Mareks disease? Could he have ben injured in his back?Do you have any chicken vitamins or human vitamin B complex that you can give him? B complex dosage is 1/4 tablet daily. I would keep him close to food and water. Feed him if needed. A chicken sling may be of some benefit to get him up and infront of foode and water for several hours a day. Here are some examples:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

 

[redblackfan]

How old is your rooster? Have you added any new birds to your flock in the last few months? Was he vaccinated for Mareks disease? Could he have ben injured in his back?Do you have any chicken vitamins or human vitamin B complex that you can give him? B complex dosage is 1/4 tablet daily. I would keep him close to food and water. Feed him if needed. A chicken sling may be of some benefit to get him up and infront of foode and water for several hours a day. Here are some examples:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

He probably 6-7 months. He hasn't been vaccinated or anything. As for injuries,idk. None of my guys fight, they all live together no problem.

 

[Eggcessive]

Just by the position of his legs with one backward and one in front to the side, it looks like many pictures I have seen of Mareks unfortunately. I would treat him with vitamins and try the chicken sling, and hope for some improvement. What is your location? If you lose him, you may want to get a necropsy by your state vet to find out if he has Mareks. Here is a list of state vets:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/Documents/vdl-mareks-disease-fact-sheet.pdf

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/