I've made card/bandaid boots, now what?

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jfmccorkindale

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I have had 5 chicks hatch so far, but the 5th one had curled toes. I made little sandwich shoes out of card and bandaids,they look rough but seem to be doing the job just fine! I'm wondering how long it will take for his/her feet to straighten? Should I also replace them daily?
 
I had a 3wk chick develop Curly Toe Paralysis (BYC Members were very helpful), Riboflavin deficiency. I had to separate him from the rest (38) of the brood, he was getting trampled and couldn't walk. Kept him in a small enclosure with a piece of carpet for traction under his feet with a mirror and feather duster under heat (stimulating a hen). I taped its feet/toes (never removed it), exercised his legs (up & down) making him put pressure on it, rubbed his toes. Got some PolyVisol Vitamins without the iron, 3 drops a day & mixed boiled egg yolk in his food. Feed riboflavin rich food.

It seemed like forever but it was actually 2wks, he surprised us walking! I removed the tape and continued with the vitamin drops & egg yolk for a another week. He has a funny gait but is walking and doing well. Don't give up, good luck.



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After, he got the run of the patio....Looking in on his siblings.
 
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jfmccorkindale said:
I have had 5 chicks hatch so far, but the 5th one had curled toes. I made little sandwich shoes out of card and bandaids,they look rough but seem to be doing the job just fine! I'm wondering how long it will take for his/her feet to straighten? Should I also replace them daily?
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Maybe every day or two...check the progress...it can clear up pretty quick.
Are you also giving vitamins?
Is booted chick in with the others..can it walk with boot??
 

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