Keet leg deformity

[Betina Courtens]

Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone has advice. He extends snd flexes and even stands on this leg. However, it seems to turn backwards. I tried to splint the knee but it was too tight so I am letting it rest. I also do not feel a slipped tendon or think its truly splayed. Any advice on how to proceed would be nice. I don't want to cull if possible. Still eating and drinking.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Looks like it may be a leg bone deformity.
If that's the case, then splinting usually won't correct the issue.
Some birds are able to adapt and thrive, while others fail due to not being able to get to food/water, they may become too heavy for the other leg to support them or possible they have another developmental or genetic disorder that affects them as well.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...ctious-skeletal-disorders-in-poultry-broilers