Varus/Valgus Deformity (VVD) VVD disease produces twisted leg bones due to nutritional deficiencies or overly-fast weight gain in "broiler" breeds. Thankfully this is rare in backyard flocks that are fed a balanced, nutritionally complete diet, but it is more common in commercial broiler…
Infectious Synovitis Diseaseinfectious synovitis lesion of the toe joint WHAT DISEASE CAUSES SWOLLEN HOCK JOINT IN CHICKEN When your chicken suddenly starts limping, then the first item to check should be physical injury to the base of the foot. Chicken can also…
Spraddle leg A chick with spraddle legs looks as if it is trying to stand upright wearing roller skates: her feet keep sliding out from beneath her. It can be caused by brooding on a slick surface such as newspaper or by…
Perosis diseasePerosis is a nutritional deficiency that can cause swollen, twisted, broken, or bowed legs, or loss of colour in feathers, the comb, or the roof of the mouth. Thankfully, nutritional deficiencies can be avoided by making sure your flock has…
How to Tell whether you are dating Internet dating has blurred the lines so much that it is difficult to know what to expect in terms of relationship progression. As well, social media platforms add additional pressure to our relationships. We find we no longer know what…
