Rooster from straight run

[jtotherow]

I got three roos in a 5 str. Two are perfect Rhode Island Red. 1 has deformed feet. He walks fine but looks like his feet have been broken and are looking pidgeon toed. Do I have to put him down? People around here said the others will fight hime and eventually kill him. Is this true?

 

[cutlerfam7]

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[jtotherow]

 

[jtotherow]

 

[jtotherow]

I think this is deformity, not broken. I have posted pictures. Can anyone identify this?

 

[cutlerfam7]

Check out that website because it has some examples of braces for feet which may be what your chicks need. Good luck!

 

[PoultryPedia]

Looks like ouch! I'm guessing maybe a Riboflavin deficiency in his or parents' diet caused the toe problem. There is a section on this on the Poultry Podiatry page.Right away, try significant supplementing of Riboflavin & any other nutrients you think may be deficient.
Gradual toe taping along with supplementing may also help. I'm not sure about shoes--he may be too grown up??
I myself have not heard of chickens specifically picking on an older bird because of a foot problem.
Best wishes

p.s. CutlerFam--Thanks for spreading the word about PoultryPedia.com! I hope to keep improving info there to be increasingly helpful. I appreciate hearing any suggestions from anyone, as well, if you ever read something you have ideas about for the Podiatry page.