Spraddle leg

Spraddle leg, also called splayed leg, is a condition in poultry in which the legs of newly-born chicks are splayed laterally, meaning that they are unable to bear weight.

Causes

The cause has been attributed to a range of factors, although a slippery floor surface is most commonly implicated.[1][2]

Treatment
chick with spraddle legs with elastic shackles and five days later

Management focuses on the use of supports (or shackles) to bring the legs back towards the midline.[1]

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See also

References
  1. Hines, Ron. "Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Baby Birds". 2nd Chance. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  2. Ryczek, Hayley. "How to Fix Splayed Leg or Spraddle Leg". Health Starts in the Kitchen. Retrieved 11 January 2016.


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