Spraddle leg

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Spraddle leg, also called splayed leg, is a condition in poultry in which the legs of newly born chicks are splayed laterally, meaning that they are unable to bear weight.

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Causes

The cause has been attributed to a range of factors, although a slippery floor surface is most commonly implicated. [1] [2]

Treatment

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chick with spraddle legs with elastic shackles and five days later

Management focuses on the use of supports (or shackles) to bring the legs back towards the midline. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Hines, Ron. "Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Baby Birds". 2nd Chance. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  2. Ryczek, Hayley. "How to Fix Splayed Leg or Spraddle Leg". Health Starts in the Kitchen. Retrieved 11 January 2016.