Wobbly Legs

[gilmcel]

New chicken owners. 8 month old Spitzhauben appeared “ wobbly when standing and walking. Come out one morning and she was laying down covered in poop. Brought her in- she had diarrhea for 2 days but gone now- eating and drinking fine but not standing on her own , or if she does stand she’s wobbling again. She’s still inside . The others are perfect. Any ideas?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome to BYC

What do you feed, including treats?
Any lice/mites?
When was her last egg?
Was she vaccinated for Marek's?
Any signs of being injured or attacked - checked for bruising, scrapes, cuts, etc.?

You can try vitamin therapy to see if that helps. Give her 400IU Vitamin E and 1/4 tablet B-Complex daily along with a treat of egg for the uptake of E. See that she's eating a nutritionally balanced poultry feed.

 

[Saundra4]

I have a young rooster that I just noticed this morning wobbling. Came here to see if anyone knew what is wrong

 

[Eggcessive]

I have a young rooster that I just noticed this morning wobbling. Came here to see if anyone knew what is wrong

How old is he? Do you have another rooster or some hens who may be bullying him or keeping from food or water? Can you separate him in a wire crate and offer some sugar water for shock. Then offer some moistened chicken feed and water, and add a bit of egg or tuna. Is he limping or weak on one side? What does his poop look like? If he is very young, coccidiosis could be a problem, and Corid can treat that.