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.
Causes
The cause has been attributed to a range of factors, although a slippery floor surface is most commonly implicated.12
Treatment
Management focuses on the use of supports (or shackles) to bring the legs back towards the midline.1
References
References
- Hines, Ron. "Correcting Spraddle or Splay Leg in Baby Birds". 2nd Chance. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- Ryczek, Hayley. "How to Fix Splayed Leg or Spraddle Leg". Health Starts in the Kitchen. Retrieved 11 January 2016.