This is a plain and simple Article without too much technical mumbo jumbo created for an easy guide for Chicken Enthusiasts whom would like to see a hands on method of correction of Leg Splay.
This poor little Moulted Java Chick had a rough time at the beginning of his life. Too much humidity...
Every Spring, the same thing. The vicious cycle of "Chick Season" begins. Feed Stores everywhere are stocking various breeds of young offspring with dirt cheap prices to help sell their higher value inventory and create a steady stream of new customers shopping within their proprietorship.
And...
Our chicken run is only 150 x 200 which is attached to the big house. we have planted trees which of course are slow growing. Like watching the pot waiting for water to boil. When the trees mature, Japanese plumbs (loquat) will ripen and fall to the ground and the birds will have a field day...