Do these chicken have any visible problems?

I'm not saying death is imminent nor will it happen. Diseases like IB, excess calcium and water deprivation can all contribute to kidney issues.
This is your diagnostic lab.
Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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Here is a picture of one of my chicken’s feet. A few of my pullets have this sort of metallic/silver coloring that seems a bit unnatural. Is this a possible sign of anything like gout?

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@humblehillsfarm @ChickenCanoe @Eggcessive

Here is a picture of one of my chicken’s feet. A few of my pullets have this sort of metallic/silver coloring that seems a bit unnatural. Is this a possible sign of anything like gout?

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I've never experience gout in my flock, but I don't see anything unusual about those feet. No swelling, scales, bumps, or anything like that. I wish I had a good image, but my barred rock hen, who has color leakage in her feet (they should be 100% yellow and they aren't) has feet roughly that color.

At this present moment, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

I did read excess calcium effects can show up a few months later though, so still keep an eye on your flock, but in the mean time try to relax!
 
Color in legs can vary depending on the breeds. I don’t see anything out of the ordinary. You can Google your breeds online to see what they are supposed to look like. Hatchery birds can vary a bit with the standards for their breed, since they are a little mixed sometimes to increase their egg laying.
 

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