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[xXStringbeanXx]

Experienced all knowing chicken owners (including the always forgotten ralphie), any advice on this little Brahma? It’s a mouthy one, but a stumbler. See how it holds that foot?

 

[Bogtown Chick]

It’s the leg or the toes? Some can be caught and corrected if you search spraddle leg or curled toes in the search bar above. Happens sometimes with fluctuating temps in incubators or genetic issues...

 

[xXStringbeanXx]

It’s the leg or the toes? Some can be caught and corrected if you search spraddle leg or curled toes in the search bar above. Happens sometimes with fluctuating temps in incubators or genetic issues...

Okay I’ll do some searching. Thank you, needed to be pointed in the right direction. I believe it is the leg, I’ll have to start the real examination once I get home from work.

 

[duluthralphie]

Okay I’ll do some searching. Thank you, needed to be pointed in the right direction. I believe it is the leg, I’ll have to start the real examination once I get home from work.

Some people move the tendon across the knee or something like that. I have never had any luck with a bad foot or leg.

 

[xXStringbeanXx]

Some people move the tendon across the knee or something like that. I have never had any luck with a bad foot or leg.

So you cull the chick then? It’s one of MY four Brahmas I argued and got. I’ll make it a robot leg if I must.

 

[duluthralphie]

I do not cull, they die on their own in about 3-4 days....or I let them sleep in the dishwasher soap box with a little ether to relax them...

 

[Bogtown Chick]

Also called splayed leg. A small hobble of vet wrap will help it get to water and food.

https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/04/spraddle-leg.html?m=1

 

[Elise Ferguson]

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Experienced all knowing chicken owners (including the always forgotten ralphie), any advice on this little Brahma? It’s a mouthy one, but a stumbler. See how it holds that foot?

Yay brahmas! Buff brahams?

 

[duluthralphie]

Also called splayed leg. A small hobble of vet wrap will help it get to water and food.

https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/04/spraddle-leg.html?m=1

Such a nurse!! I knew you would have the answer...I might hire you as my new free volunteer chicken vet!

 

[xXStringbeanXx]

Also called splayed leg. A small hobble of vet wrap will help it get to water and food.

https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/04/spraddle-leg.html?m=1

Okay, I work in a pharmacy within a hospital, I’m sure I can acquire some free supplies. Thank you!

Yay brahmas! Buff brahams?

Yes! Buff Brahmas. I was torn between dark and buff but I personally think the Buffs are just beautiful!