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JaimeP
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Her comb looks more pale today, but she still laid an egg.
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Thank you so much for taking the time! I attached a video. She tries to walk on it and her toes are sometimes curled, but not always.I second the recommendation for B complex vitamins since those have riboflavin B2 which can be important for leg issues. Poultry Cell tonic has riboflavin, but Poultry NutriDrench does not have riboflavin.
Was your hen vaccinated for Mareks disease? Does she ever hold her leg up or does she try to put weight on it? Are her toes curling under? Hopefully, it is an injury or sprain. I would try the B complex 1/4 -1/2 tablet daily crushed onto food.
video is on page 1I second the recommendation for B complex vitamins since those have riboflavin B2 which can be important for leg issues. Poultry Cell tonic has riboflavin, but Poultry NutriDrench does not have riboflavin.
Was your hen vaccinated for Mareks disease? Does she ever hold her leg up or does she try to put weight on it? Are her toes curling under? Hopefully, it is an injury or sprain. I would try the B complex 1/4 -1/2 tablet daily crushed onto food.
I do think that Mareks might be a possibility, but I would try the vitamins, and place her near her food and water. A dog crate or basket would be good to place her in to reach those. The other chickens could turn on her and try to hurt her. An injury could also be a problem if a larger chicken has jumped on her back. Here is a link to read about riboflavin deficiency:
https://thepoultrysite.com/publications/diseases-of-poultry/217/vitamin-b2-deficiencyOk, thanks. I’m praying it isn’t Mareks!
Here is some reading about Mareks:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/
I do think that Mareks might be a possibility, but I would try the vitamins, and place her near her food and water. A dog crate or basket would be good to place her in to reach those. The other chickens could turn on her and try to hurt her. An injury could also be a problem if a larger chicken has jumped on her back. Here is a link to read about riboflavin deficiency:
https://thepoultrysite.com/publications/diseases-of-poultry/217/vitamin-b2-deficiency Well I still have to idea what was wrong with her, but after a few days in the crate she is back to normal! Thanks for all your advice!
Here is some reading about Mareks:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/