I raised 4 New Hampshire Red pullets, and they have just started to lay. They are heavy birds but their legs are thick and strong, and never had any problem. About 2 weeks ago I noticed one hen seemed "pigeon-toed" - her hocks stuck out and the legs sort of turned in (see pics.) Last week I noticed another one with the same symptoms, not as bad. The first one doesn't like to move around much, and she has to use her wings to help her walk.
My friend said maybe it was calcium, so I have been giving calcium pills now for 2 days. I read about the petroleum and other types of poisoning with chickens, but I have had chickens on this spot for about 10 years, and nothing new has been done so I don't think it's anything like that. I would really appreciate any advice.
My friend said maybe it was calcium, so I have been giving calcium pills now for 2 days. I read about the petroleum and other types of poisoning with chickens, but I have had chickens on this spot for about 10 years, and nothing new has been done so I don't think it's anything like that. I would really appreciate any advice.
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