How do emu chicks get splayed legs?

ShellyBear · Jun 20, 2016

The guy I am talking to about getting a 1 month chick told me that they can get splayed legs and there is no cure. I want to learn as much as I can about this so I can stop it from happening. How is it caused? What do I have to do for it to not happen? Is there an age where they can't get it? Sorry for all the questions but i want to be prepared.
Thank you!

Raven

Poultry parent · Jun 20, 2016

i'm not too familair with emus, but in chicks and ducks it is caused by slippery bedding, and there is a cure,

ShellyBear · Jun 20, 2016

will shavings be to slippery?

Poultry parent · Jun 20, 2016

slippery bedding is like newspaper, so shavings are fine, also with chicks the young ones are way way more likely to get splayed legs than older birds

ShellyBear · Jun 20, 2016

Thank you!! You have put my worries to rest.

birdeo · Jun 23, 2016

spraddle and splay are technically not the same but yes...keep them good non slip surfaces at all times and supply a good well balanced diet that's not too high in protein .

http://www.poultryhub.org/health/disease/types-of-disease/leg-and-skeletal-problems/

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