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Young pullets

Wondering is there a vitamin E supplement I can give to young pullets. One of them have getting hard to walk with sore feet.

Ballybeg4
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

You can use human vitamin E supplements, ideally with added selenium, although I would prefer to use wheat germ and green vegetables in their diet.

Why do you think you need vitamin e for sore feet? My first thoughts would be bumblefoot, mareks disease, or gout not a vitamin E deficiency. Does she have any visible problems on her feet?

Glyn
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Yes getting hard to put her feet under herself to walk . The man I got them off told me she might be lacking in vitamin E. They are pedigree light sussex.

Ballybeg4
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

That does sound like mareks disease, tumours on the nervous system damages coordination, usually only on one side, it often shows in young pullets. It is bad news if it is, because it can't be treated and is highly contagious. Could be worth getting her to a vet to see what they think.

Glyn
Friday, November 24th, 2023

Yes unfortunately that's what it looks like . Thanks

Ballybeg4
Friday, November 24th, 2023


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