Perosis

[beth1004]

Hey I have an Ameracauna rooster, John Snow, who I had treated a month or so ago with turmeric and cage rest because he was limping. After 48 hours or so, he seemed better and back outside he went. 2 days ago I noticed him limping, not terribly. Yesterday, more so and I called the vet. I brought him in today and she said that she thinks its perosis. He is at least 4months old. According to her, the diagnosis isn't good. She sent us home with meloxicam. He doesn't appear painful but can't really stand. I think I'm going to try turmeric again in his food and water and extended rest. If he has to be euthanized, I think I'm going to try and find someone who processes so all isn't lost.

Anyone else have any suggestions? He came from the same breeder that I got the Easter Egger chicks that 5 of 8 died. I'm just not sure that he is offering quality, healthy birds.

 

[R2elk]

Perosis is due to a thiamine and niacin deficiency. If it is not severe enough for the tendon to be out of placed it can be treated by dissolving a good vitamin B complex at the rate of 1/2 capsule or tablet per gallon of water. It needs to be the only source of water and should have nothing else mixed in it. It should also be made fresh daily.

Thiamine deficiency

Perosis

 

[beth1004]

Perosis is due to a thiamine and niacin deficiency. If it is not severe enough for the tendon to be out of placed it can be treated by dissolving a good vitamin B complex at the rate of 1/2 capsule or tablet per gallon of water. It needs to be the only source of water and should have nothing else mixed in it. It should also be made fresh daily.

Thiamine deficiency

Perosis

If he can barely walk or stand, would you call that severe? If you think giving him vitamin B at this point will help, I'll definitely do it. He's beautiful bird and I hate to lose him.

 

[beth1004]

 

[R2elk]

If he can barely walk or stand, would you call that severe? If you think giving him vitamin B at this point will help, I'll definitely do it. He's beautiful bird and I hate to lose him.

I am sorry, I cannot tell anything from the picture. Based on the information in the first post, it certainly could be due to genetics. The onset of perosis is often in one leg with many thinking it is splayed legs which treatment will not work if it is perosis.

Offering the vitamin B complex will not cause any harm and may be helpful.

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you have any pictures of him in a standing position, perhaps with someone else holding him upright? You can also use B complex in the feed or a treat—1/4 tablet daily. Human B complex is what I use. Leg bone deformities are common in chickens and all poultry, and can occur in just one leg or both. Here are some links with pictures:
https://thepoultrysite.com/articles/leg-health-in-large-broilers