Baby chick with black toe

[Ciaradodrill]

You guys have been so much help, Thankyou so so much!! I’ll keep an eye on the chick and make sure that their space is kept clean to prevent any infections.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @Ciaradodrill Welcome To BYC

Looks like you have received good advice from everyone, just stopping by to say "hello" and hope all goes well with your chick

 

[chickens really]

If it's dead you can cut it off with sharp scissors and cauterize the bleeding if it happens...It can live great without the toe.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best of luck with that sweet chick! I’m so sorry you are dealing with this. Like others have already mentioned, your little one will be fine as long as there isn’t an infection. Bear hugs!

 

[Eggcessive]

Agree with everyone that the toe is dead, probably from being crushed. If you want to medicate it use iodine or alcohol, or a similar disinfectant. I would not cut it off, but it will fall off on it’s own.

 

[casportpony]

Such injuries can also happen if a string gets wrapped around the toe.

A strand of hair can cause this to happen too. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[AlphaBearKat]

Hi,

I recently got a chick (a few days ago) who has this exact same thing happening to it. I was wondering, how did the chick do? Did it grow up without a toe?

 

[FunClucks]

The OP is not active on here anymore, but yes, when this happens, the chickens lose their toe but otherwise have a healthy and happy life, and can live to a ripe old age. A similar thing happens when chickens lose their toes, or feet to frostbite. Just leave the toe alone, and it will eventually fall off, and the chick will be fine.

Note - make sure that if you can see a hair or a leg band on the chick's leg you remove it once it starts to get tight. Elastic legbands are bad about not being removed, and then they can cut off circulation as the chick grows and chicks can lose a foot. They will still live a long healthy life, but have more trouble getting around. There are actually prosthetics people make for chickens that lose their feet to frostbite.

Welcome to BYC! Enjoy your new chick!