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    Webbed toe on new chick

    Hi again, just wanted to thank you for your advice! She's doing much better since I got brave and clipped her webbing. Now her balance allows her to stoop down to peck at food and to drink on her own. She's got a will to survive! And she loves wet chick starter--you were right
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    Hello from northern Illinois!

    Thank you so much! My family is so excited :)
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    Hello from northern Illinois!

    Hi! They are inside--in a brood box with a lamp and the curious eyes of kids and friendly old dogs Thanks so much for the tips!
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    Webbed toe on new chick

    Thanks for your help! I have supplied sav-a-chick in the water but she won't drink it unless I bring it to her in a spoon. Her other foot has an even more prominent webbing issue than the one pictured. I think she does need it released, but first I think she needs to get stronger! Poor thing is...
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    Hello from northern Illinois!

    I'm so excited! We just got our tiny backyard brood today. (black australorp chicks) I'm so glad to have found this online community--I'm sure I'll have more than a few questions along the way. :)
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    Webbed toe on new chick

    Hi! I'm a new chicken owner--my tiny brood arrived today and one chick seemed extra wobbly and slightly smaller than the others. Upon inspection, she seems to have an irregular webbed toe on both feet! What can I do to help her? I think she might be smaller because her mobility isn't great--I...
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