A New Hen Mom Needs Help

[LadyJane1]

I am completely new to the world of chicks and have a week old chick that has what looks like a fractured toe. What should I do?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Can you post pictures of the chick's toe? Generally broken toes are not that big of an issue. You could tape the bottom of the chick's foot to stabilize the toe for a bit to give the bone a chance to knit.

 

[nuthatched]

Can you please get pictures? Most birds have twisted toes, doesn't bother them at all.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to byc. I don't think you have anything to worry about, but a photo would be good.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!

 

[LadyJane1]

Thanks for the responses. Chick was doing fine but for last 12 hours won’t put any pressure on the left.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[DobieLover]

Thanks for the responses. Chick was doing fine but for last 12 hours won’t put any pressure on the left.

Can you get somebody to hold her with that left foot hanging down and get some better pictures of it?

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

I can't see foot very well. Can you have someone hold the chick and get close up pictures?