Twisted leg

rjc2rjc

Chirping
5 Years
Feb 23, 2016
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So I have a chick that is about a month or so old. Yesterday we noticed one of it's legs is all of a sudden twisted outwards. We hadn't noticed it until now do I thinks it something new. It still walks and eats but it is walking funny obviously. Any ideas?
 
It is possible that the chick has either a slipped tendon, or a leg bone deformity, such as varus valgus deformity or twisted tibia. It can be difficult to treat any of those, and sometimes to tell exactly what is wrong. If you are able to post a couple of pictures of her standing from the front or back that shows the leg position, that could be helpful. Here are some pictures of leg bone deformities which can affect one or both legs:
https://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/leg-health-in-large-broilers
 

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