4 week old with foot issue

[HeartwoodHarvest]

I have a 4 week old buff orpington that has an issue with one of its toes. There seems to be either a growth or a foreign object constricting blood flow to its toe. I noticed this a couple of weeks ago and it appears to be getting worse. There’s nothing I can recall that would have influenced this, no injuries etc. In all other ways the chick appears normal. I’ve administered no treatment so far.

Has anyone seen anything like this?

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Can there be a string around the toe underneath the crust?

 

[Shezadandy]

There's got to be something stuck around the toe. It's going to take some delicate work - maybe try soaking the foot in some nice warm soapy water then use some coconut oil for lubrication. If you have something like these (can be found at Walmart in the crafts area)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-4-Orange-Curved-Scissors-1-Each/34932916

so you can control where the tips of the scissors face, but they're nice and small to have a chance to get whatever is constricting the toe removed.

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

You should be aware though, that even if you do find the object that's constricting her toe, it might already be a bit too late. The tip could possibly fall off due to blood constriction (worst case scenario though). Hopefully doesn't happen. But if it does, then make sure that it doesn't get infected or you'll have a much bigger problem on your hands. Good luck!