One of the problems that chickens often suffer from is damage to their feet. Their feet are not terribly sturdy in proportion to the rest of the bird, so some measures must be taken to keep them safe.
To keep chickens from harming their feet, ensure that they do not have a large drop from their roost to the ground, and do not have access to places where they may face a large drop. Chickens are not always able to accurately judge their ability to land softly from a high place.
It is also important that the chicken not be required to stand or walk on very hard surfaces constantly. A bit of grass area, or some hay, or even soft dirt can prevent the injury that comes from repeated lengths of time on a hard object such as a board floor. It also helps to prevent any bruising the chicken foot may incur from pebbles or other debris on a hard floor.
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