Brahma pullet with swollen leg

[Chickmom2025]

She's doing a sweeping motion when standing still and limps when walking she's about 4 weeks old ! She lives in a brooder with 5 other pullets all the same as her bought at the same time as her . She's otherwise healthy ! Any ideas as to what's going on !? Can she live like this or do we need to cull !?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Both legs look swollen to me.

She may be suffering from a leg deformity, Valgus Varus. But with both joints swollen like that MS (Mycoplasma Synoviae) also comes to mind. I'll tag in @Eggcessive to see if she may have some thoughts too.

A lot depends on what's causing this. If swelling is due to infection, then an antibiotic may be helpful, but it's also possible this can be a chronic issue.

Leg deformities usually are not correctable. Some birds can learn to adapt and move about to food/water. Others may find that as they get older and heavier, they can no longer support their weight and are unable to thrive.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1790586/