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11 week old Australorp walking odd
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Is your 11-week-old Australorp strutting her stuff in a rather unusual way? If her left leg (and occasionally the right) is swinging outwards instead of moving straight, you’re not alone in this quirky chicken conundrum! It sounds like she’s navigating her world just fine—eating, growing, and even making it to the roosting bar without any fuss. With no signs of pain or bullying from her fellow feathered friends, this odd walking pattern may just be her unique style. Many chicken enthusiasts encounter similar situations, so let’s explore potential causes and solutions together. Share your experiences, and let’s figure out how to keep our cluck-tastic companions happy and healthy!
 | I have an 11 week old Australorp that has been walking odd for the past week or two. Whenever it walks, it’s left leg(and sometimes the right too) swings outwards instead of tracking straight back and forth. It doesn’t seem in pain and gets around fine aside from looking odd. We’ve had her since she was a chick. She was one of nine and all the others are fine. She doesn’t seem like she’s getting picked on. She’s growing and eating fine. Manages to get to the roosting bar ok from what I’ve observed. I tried to get it on video, although I’m not sure how well you can tell in the video. [link] [comments] |
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