How To Treat Leg Weakness (Swollen And Dislocation) In Broiler Chickens?

Leg problems are common among poultry birds, especially with broilers.

Are your broilers having difficulty in walking? If yes, read this and practice for good results.

When your broilers dislocate legs, the selling price automatically drop, weight is lost and most times no buyer for such birds.

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

A lot of factors contributes to that, but the most common skeletal problems that cause leg weakness in broilers are :-

* Tibial dyschondroplasia,

* Chronic painful lameness,

* Chondrodystrophy or angular bone deformities,

* Valgus-varus deformities, spondylolisthesis, 

* Rickets, femoral head necrosis, curled toes, and ruptured gastrocnemius tendon 

REMEDY & CURE.

* Slowing the growth rate by reducing feed intake has been shown to reduce leg problems in broiler flocks.

* Implementing good management practices such as lighting programs, good litter or floor conditions, good air quality, and biosecurity can be used to reduce leg problems in broilers.

* Giving them calcium supplement or human calcium 1tab for drinking container with enough water mixed with VITRANOR FORTE at day old for two weeks and at 4week to 6weeks.

* Avoid slippy floor for your broiler chickens.

Finally, tight legs with bandages side by side to avoid stretching legs far apart or to avoid bad posturing.