How can you tell if a chicken’s leg is broken?

Chickens are notorious for being able to walk around with broken legs and still appear to be perfectly healthy. So, how can you tell if a chicken’s leg is actually broken? The only way to diagnosis a broken leg in a chicken is to visually identify that the bone has broken.

 

This can be done by examining the leg for any bones protruding from the skin, unnatural bends, or if the chicken is limping on the leg or not using it at all. If you suspect that a chicken has a broken leg, it is best to err on the side of caution and take it to a veterinarian for x-rays and possible treatment. Otherwise, the chicken may end up with a permanent limp or worse.