Joint Issues

[Andy Heldt]

I have eight 3 weeks old brahmas that appear to be developing swollen joins on their legs and some are developing a limp. All the chicks are constantly stretching their legs backwards as if there legs are hurting. I had one chick that got really bad and couldn't walk on its one leg anymore so I had to dispatch it. Any ideas as to what is going on with them?

 

[janiedoe]

Possible nutritional deficit causing slipped tendons. What are they eating and what is the expiration date on the feed sack? I would add Poultry Cell to their water. You can find it on Amazon.

 

[Andy Heldt]

Possible nutritional deficit causing slipped tendons. What are they eating and what is the expiration date on the feed sack? I would add Poultry Cell to their water. You can find it on Amazon.

I have them on non medicated prince chick starter.