Chicken with THICK legs

[GingerAndHerChicks]

Our Wyandotte’s legs are THICK, compared to the other 2 Wyandottes and rest of the chickens. I’m not sure if it’s really bumble foot or if she’s just special. Anyone have any leads on what’s going on?

 

[Blue Raptor]

Our Wyandotte’s legs are THICK, compared to the other 2 Wyandottes and rest of the chickens. I’m not sure if it’s really bumble foot or if she’s just special. Anyone have any leads on what’s going on?

Check the bottom of her feet for anything that looks like a scab or lump of dirt.

 

[TimberLine Homestead]

Maybe avian osteopetrosis (= thick leg disease),

 

[TimberLine Homestead]

Just a guess

 

[GingerAndHerChicks]

Check the bottom of her feet for anything that looks like a scab or lump of dirt.

Just checked, nothing out of the norm on bottom of feet.

 

[GingerAndHerChicks]

Maybe avian osteopetrosis (= thick leg disease),

Yes I came across that today on google, and have it in back of my mind. But she isnt laying yet and only 18 weeks old, so would that still be possible.?

 

[TimberLine Homestead]

"Osteoporosis is related to nutritional imbalance, level of egg production, and the birds' inability to move and keep their muscles and bones healthy. The formation of egg shells requires the deposition of calcium. Since eggs are laid at a very high rate, this leads to a loss of bone calcium." Here is a Quote.

 

[TimberLine Homestead]

Are you positive she isn't laying eggs?

 

[Eggcessive]

Are her hock joints swollen as well? Mycoplasma synovitis (MS) can cause swollen ankles and hocks. That is a bacterial infection of the joints, and may cause mild respiratory symptoms, or none at all. Osteopetrosis or marble leg syndrome is a type of lymphoid leukosis, and the legs are thick and hard. Is this hen mixed with any other breeds, such as a cornish? Here is a picture of a rooster with osteopetrosis:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url...ved=0CAgQjRxqFwoTCNjS9Ny4tvICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

Here is a picture of a chicken with suspected MS:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/content/type/61/id/7262775/

 

[GingerAndHerChicks]

Are you positive she isn't laying eggs?

Yes, 3 days ago our black star just started laying and she’s the first one of the bunch.