Bowlegged pullet

[reese967]

Got to put the babies outside today for some sunshine now that it’s warmer my husband noticed one of the hands was walking a little funny I’m pretty sure she’s bowlegged. Is there anything that we should do to help her or just let nature take its course

 

[Eggcessive]

It appears that your chicken may have varus leg bone deformity in one or both legs. This can give a bowlegged appearance. The opposite is valgus deformity. Both can occur in one or both legs. It may be a sign of vitamin or mineral deficiency in the parent stock, or genetics. Here is some reading and pictures about varus deformity:
https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_Intertarsal_Joint_in_Broiler_Chickens

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/leg-health-chickens-fs-1179

 

[reese967]

It appears that your chicken may have varus leg bone deformity in one or both legs. This can give a bowlegged appearance. The opposite is valgus deformity. Both can occur in one or both legs. It may be a sign of vitamin or mineral deficiency in the parent stock, or genetics. Here is some reading and pictures about varus deformity:
https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_Intertarsal_Joint_in_Broiler_Chickens

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/leg-health-chickens-fs-1179

Thank you. I’ll read up on it. I’ve know breeder for years I’ll make sure I let her know

 

[reese967]

Got to put the babies outside today for some sunshine now that it’s warmer my husband noticed one of the hands was walking a little funny I’m pretty sure she’s bowlegged. Is there anything that we should do to help her or just let nature take its courseView attachment 3504866

Thank you. I’ll read up on it. I’ve know breeder for years I’ll make sure I let her know