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  1. ChickensAreSweet

    chick leg problems- doesn't look like spraddle leg

    I would check the temperatures under your heat lamp to make sure they fall within the recommended temp. range or are higher than that, with a colder spot in the brooder to get away from it (they need the colder spot anyway). 90-95 degrees for the first week of life and decrease by 5 degrees per...
  2. ChickensAreSweet

    chick leg problems- doesn't look like spraddle leg

    Since Eggcessive mentions perosis here are some more links: http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/poultry/nutrition_and_management_poultry/mineral_deficiencies_in_poultry.html manganese perosis Here is a pic of perosis...
  3. ChickensAreSweet

    chick leg problems- doesn't look like spraddle leg

    http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/poultry/nutrition_and_management_poultry/vitamin_deficiencies_in_poultry.html look under riboflavin if desired I hope this helps.
  4. ChickensAreSweet

    chick leg problems- doesn't look like spraddle leg

    http://blog.mypetchicken.com/2012/02/29/crooked-toes/ http://poultrykeeper.com/skeletal-and-muscular-disorders/crooked-toes I am not sure if this was incubation temps or vitamin deficiency...but it wouldn't hurt to make sure you are offering vitamins (esp. riboflavin).
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