Is spraddle leg heritable?

[Dr.Dale]

I have a new chick that has spraddle leg. It seems to be recovering well: eating, drinking, walking around, etc.

So I was wondering, if it recovers well and is otherwise healthy and good, should I consider breeding it or are its chicks more likely to have spraddle leg also?

 

[famerzellman]

I believe spraddle leg has to do with incubation not genetic.

 

[Dr.Dale]

Thanks, that is good to know.

 

[Gray Farms]

The majority of the time its an incubation or brooder problem. Not typically genetic.

 

[Dr.Dale]

Always good to have two people giving the same advice! Thanks

 

[Mosey2003]

Yes, spraddle leg and curled toes are typically from humidity being too low in the incubator.