I built a small platform for the waterers and feeds to sit on to keep shavings out of them and had some of the smaller chicks feet get caught. They might be the exception but I will always wait from now on until they are a week old before putting it in ever again. Especially if I ever get...
The same goes for day old chicks getting their feet caught in 1/2" hardware cloth flooring. Some commercial brooders actually use hardware for the bottoms of their brooders.
Yes it happens. I had it happen to a 12 week old pullet. I found her hanging from the handle when I went I went in her coop. Now I fold the handle down and insert a gallon tin can upside down into the top of the feeder. This should put a stop to injured legs and feet. When the feeders are hung...