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Twisted toe. What do I do?

post #1 of 9
8/14/12 at 2:41pm
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Hi,  frow.gif

I just received 6 D'uccle chicks in the mail.  My golden neck chick (who is about is 6 days old) has a twisted toe.  I've heard that you make a band aid into a splint.  Is that what I should do?  Or would you recommend something else?

Thanks!!

 

LL

 

LL

~Jenae~

 

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~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

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post #2 of 9
8/14/12 at 4:41pm
Thread Starter 

Anyone??

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

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~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply
post #3 of 9
8/14/12 at 6:49pm

Some make a cast  or shoe of sorts. Place a flat piece of tape with the chicks foot on it. Then apply another piece on top to hold the toe in position. Like a foot sandwich I guess would be the best description.

I'm not an expert,"ex" is a has been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure!

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I'm not an expert,"ex" is a has been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure!

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post #4 of 9
8/14/12 at 10:05pm
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Thank you. smile.png   How long should I leave it on?  She has feathers on her feet would they get pulled out?  

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply
post #5 of 9
8/15/12 at 3:43am

https://sites.google.com/a/larsencreek.com/chicken-orthopedics/leg-braces

This link has loads of awesome info on chicken podiatry. The shoes are on here too.

I am a Maine farm girl! 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 beef calves, 2 cats, a 75 gal fish tank, a Ball python, numerous barnyard banties and 9 EE's and three Muscovy ducks. Holy cow sounds like alot to see it written out!! :)

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I am a Maine farm girl! 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 beef calves, 2 cats, a 75 gal fish tank, a Ball python, numerous barnyard banties and 9 EE's and three Muscovy ducks. Holy cow sounds like alot to see it written out!! :)

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post #6 of 9
8/15/12 at 6:43am

A band aid or thin piece of vetrap will work.

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2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Black Stars

 

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post #7 of 9
8/15/12 at 9:44am
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I made her a boot out of card board and a band aid.  I'll get some pictures soon. smile.png

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply
post #8 of 9
8/15/12 at 1:08pm
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Here it is.

LL

 

LL

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply

~Jenae~

 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  Proverbs 27:23 KJV

 

Just a girl and her animals. 

Reply
post #9 of 9
8/15/12 at 5:27pm

Very nice job!!!! In a couple days you wont be able to tell there was anything wrong.

I am a Maine farm girl! 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 beef calves, 2 cats, a 75 gal fish tank, a Ball python, numerous barnyard banties and 9 EE's and three Muscovy ducks. Holy cow sounds like alot to see it written out!! :)

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I am a Maine farm girl! 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 beef calves, 2 cats, a 75 gal fish tank, a Ball python, numerous barnyard banties and 9 EE's and three Muscovy ducks. Holy cow sounds like alot to see it written out!! :)

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