The dermatitis, parakeratosis,  seen on the knees and breast of this chicken was caused by zinc deficiency.  Zinc deficiency also causes fraying of the ends of the feathers and the hock joint may become enlarged.

Parakeratosis of chicken knees caused by zinc deficiency

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Digital Credit: Melissa Foster

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Description: The dermatitis, parakeratosis, seen on the knees and breast of this chicken was caused by zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency also causes fraying of the ends of the feathers and the hock joint may become enlarged.

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