Jlevans001
In the Brooder
- Sep 7, 2021
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Hello, all. Second time posting this inquiry, but this time with more information in hopes to get some additional advice.
I have three 22 weeks old silkies, two hens and one rooster. A few weeks ago, one of the hens, Vondi, started seeming unbalanced and progressively got worse. She is now unable to walk. She never lost feeling of her legs, just the ability to use them correctly. she has progressively seemed more strong when doing range of motion exercises. She tries to balance herself by putting her wings out. Often vocalizes due to stress of not being able to function appropriately. She is now keeping her toes curled on her right leg. Initially she would hold her neck out to the side in an abnormal position, which has since resolved. I made her a cart to support her
I will list treatments, testing, etc. below.
Testing:
Mareks Disease Virus PCR negative.
When initially diagnosed:
Meloxicam due to fever (resolved after a few days).
Baytril for ten days.
Vitamins- 25mcg selenium, 400UI vitamin e, 1/4 tab vitamin b complex. Rooster booster in moistened food.
Saline with b12 complex- 30ml once a day.
Now:
Vitamins- 1/4 tab vitamin b complex with rooster booster in moistened food. Added oyster shell for calcium.
I am getting to the point where all of these treatments are not providing as much improvement as I would like to see. When on the ground, she either falls to her side or has her legs stretched out in front of her. I know if it is a vitamin deficiency it takes a long time to fully resolve, but it is starting to seem like it never will. Should i keep trying as is, adjust treatments, or consider euthanasia? TIA.
I have three 22 weeks old silkies, two hens and one rooster. A few weeks ago, one of the hens, Vondi, started seeming unbalanced and progressively got worse. She is now unable to walk. She never lost feeling of her legs, just the ability to use them correctly. she has progressively seemed more strong when doing range of motion exercises. She tries to balance herself by putting her wings out. Often vocalizes due to stress of not being able to function appropriately. She is now keeping her toes curled on her right leg. Initially she would hold her neck out to the side in an abnormal position, which has since resolved. I made her a cart to support her
I will list treatments, testing, etc. below.
Testing:
Mareks Disease Virus PCR negative.
When initially diagnosed:
Meloxicam due to fever (resolved after a few days).
Baytril for ten days.
Vitamins- 25mcg selenium, 400UI vitamin e, 1/4 tab vitamin b complex. Rooster booster in moistened food.
Saline with b12 complex- 30ml once a day.
Now:
Vitamins- 1/4 tab vitamin b complex with rooster booster in moistened food. Added oyster shell for calcium.
I am getting to the point where all of these treatments are not providing as much improvement as I would like to see. When on the ground, she either falls to her side or has her legs stretched out in front of her. I know if it is a vitamin deficiency it takes a long time to fully resolve, but it is starting to seem like it never will. Should i keep trying as is, adjust treatments, or consider euthanasia? TIA.
