[erica4481]

Just had a new baby born a few mins ago. His front legs are bent and he is standing on his knees or walking with his hooves flipped under. I tried to tape them temporarily until I find out what I need to do for him

 

[canthavejust1]

I'd say he needs a bose(selenium) shot. They may straighten some on their own but I'd get a bose shot into him. You have to get it from a vet I believe

 

[erica4481]

I can take him to the vet first thing in the morning if I need to. Did I do the right thing by trying to tape his legs straight so that he can walk?

 

[ksalvagno]

He needs a shot of BoSe. And not the gel. He needs the shot.

 

[erica4481]

He needs a shot of BoSe. And not the gel. He needs the shot.

Where do I get it at? No feed stores are open around here. Can I only get it from vet? Will he be ok until first think in the morning? I have them taped so that he can stand and walk. And he is nursing ok.

 

[ksalvagno]

You have to get BoSe from the vet.

 

[goathiker]

Taping them is fine as long as it's not too tight. It will help the tendons stretch. He does need the BO.SE shot though and I always give an extra Vitamin E gel cap for a couple days as well. Just poke the end with a needle and squeeze the oil into his mouth.

 

[erica4481]

Taping them is fine as long as it's not too tight. It will help the tendons stretch. He does need the BO.SE shot though and I always give an extra Vitamin E gel cap for a couple days as well. Just poke the end with a needle and squeeze the oil into his mouth.

I made sure it wasn't too tight. But I didn't tape his feet. I started taping right above his hooves. Is that right or should I have taped the hooves also. Calling the vet here after hours is very expensive. Will he be ok til in the morning then I can go to the office to get it?

 

[ogfabby]

Look up jack mauldins video on weak legs on YouTube. I had one born like this that was perfectly fine after about 3 days.

 

[erica4481]

Look up jack mauldins video on weak legs on YouTube. I had one born like this that was perfectly fine after about 3 days.

This does last baby was born the same way last year,but not nearly as bad. The baby was fine after a couple days also. But this little guy was pretty bad before I taped them straight. He couldn't even walk on his hooves only on his knees

 

[LamanchaAcres]

We have had this before, i believe its from the baby not having enough room in the womb. Ours were also walking on their knees. We let them out 2 tomes a day and "helped" them stand so that the tendons would get stronger. It was resolved in a week. A good shot of bose would help though.

 

[goathiker]

Yes he's fine until tomorrow and however you taped him, if it's working, then it's right.

 

[erica4481]

Yes he's fine until tomorrow and however you taped him, if it's working, then it's right.

His little hooves are still curled under. Should I tape them straight too or is it ok like that?

 

[goathiker]

As long as he can get up and to his mom to nurse, he'll be fine.

 

[erica4481]

Ok thanks. I just worry too much I guess he is wobbling around good and nursing good also

 

[goathiker]

He's fine. I've seen them much worse then that. I had one here before I heard of Bo.Se, who had his legs stretched straight out in front with his hooves curled down to walk on. He looked like a spider. He was fine in a couple weeks.

 

[citylights]

What area do you live in? I know the southwest is very selenium deficient which affects legs/tendons. Talk to a vet tomorrow and see if you need to supplement with the BoSe -- good luck!

 

[erica4481]

He's fine. I've seen them much worse then that. I had one here before I heard of Bo.Se, who had his legs stretched straight out in front with his hooves curled down to walk on. He looked like a spider. He was fine in a couple weeks.

Ok. That's good to know.

 

[erica4481]

What area do you live in? I know the southwest is very selenium deficient which affects legs/tendons. Talk to a vet tomorrow and see if you need to supplement with the BoSe -- good luck!

I live in georgia

 

[happybleats]

Mom most likely needs a dose of BoSe as well...: )