Rooster is lame

[CoolClucker]

I had a rooster that went lame as well. He had a stroke and at first wouldn't walk, then walked funny because he lost a lot of use in one of his legs. He managed fine until he died of old age. Not saying your rooster had a stroke, just something else to help you brainstorm.

 

[Rick&Chris]

I've never used that brand of b compared, I usually use people vitamins and of that, I recommend a third of a tablet. Its hard to od on b complex and he needs it.

What human B complex do you recommend? What should I be looking for in the ingredients, i.e. mg of each?

 

[nuthatched]

What human B complex do you recommend? What should I be looking for in the ingredients, i.e. mg of each?

Any, brand and ingredients don't matter.
Dosage is usually standardized across brands.
You want about of a 3rd of a tablet, it's very hard to over dose.

 

[Rick&Chris]

Any, brand and ingredients don't matter.
Dosage is usually standardized across brands.
You want about of a 3rd of a tablet, it's very hard to over dose.

Ok. Did you see the pic I attached?

 

[nuthatched]

Ok. Did you see the pic I attached?

Yes, that's fine. Just pull down on his wattle and put it in his beak

 

[Rick&Chris]

Yes, that's fine. Just pull down on his wattle and put it in his beak

Every day and for how long?

 

[nuthatched]

Every day and for how long?

Every day, usually about 2 weeks

 

[Tonyroo]

If he's under weight start giving him a whole raw yolk no whites. Place the yolk in small shallow bowl. Move the bowl to his beak with his beak touching the yolk.

 

[Rick&Chris]

If he's under weight start giving him a whole raw yolk no whites. Place the yolk in small shallow bowl. Move the bowl to his beak with his beak touching the yolk.

Ok - he ate 2 scrambled eggs today

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I’ve been giving him B Complex and he seemed to be getting better. Now I’m told he might have Rickets.

What are your suggestions on the amount and frequency of the B complex? Attached is a pic of what I am giving him (1/2cc orally)

Can we see the bottom of his feet please? Thanks!

In one of your other threads, dosing was suggested/given.

You mention Gout in a thread, now rickets.

Rickets is generally seen in young growing birds that have a deficiency, most likely D3. I wouldn't expect to see Rickets in an adult rooster that's in the sunshine and being fed a nutritionally balanced diet.

Gout is a possibility, but it's hard to see his feet clearly - so if you can get photos from the front of him standing that would be great.

I'd continue with the B Complex, see that he's eating well and drinking. Get a fecal float to see if worms are part of the problem.