Spraddle leg

Spraddle 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. The cause has been attributed to a range of factors, although a slippery floor surface is most commonly implicated.[1][2] Management focusses on the use of supports (or shackles) to bring the legs back towards the midline.[1]

References

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


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