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post #1 of 4
5/30/12 at 4:13am
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I have a 2 1/2 year old hen whose toes seem to be curling and getting deformed in a way that is different from my other girls. (reminds me of my grammy's bunion/hammer toes).  She is walking, jumping etc normally.  

 

Also, they all have long nails, despite being out free ranging and scratching.  My Lady with the curling toes - the nails are almost getting to the point where they could cut her leg/other toe.  

 

I was going to wrap them in a towel and cut their nails --  anything special to watch out for as far as how short to cut?

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post #2 of 4
5/31/12 at 6:45am
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Just don't hit the quick!  Good luck.

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post #3 of 4
5/31/12 at 6:49am

Have flour handy if you do cut into the quick.

 

My Orp hen had that curly corkscrew nails from all winter....funny how she can get around! I wrapped her in the towel, lay her on her back and use dog nail clipper, cut  little by little until I see pink OR the circular oval patten meaning you are getting very close to the quick.

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5/31/12 at 4:17pm
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Thanks!  I'll be careful.

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