Baby Silkies With Toes Curled Under Foot! Update:ALL BACK TO NORMAL!

[kysilkies]

We have a baby that was born yesterday and her outside toes aren't extended, they are under her feet...How do we fix this?

 

[TheReidHomestead]

Here's a link with more info: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=72885

Basically you need to put the toes in the correct position, and brace them using tape or bandaids to hold them into position. Check the tape/bandaids often as they will come undone and they need to stay on. Do this for a couple days up to a week or so. Giving the Polyvisol (infant's vitamins, the one's without Iron added) will also help. Good luck!

 

[lynxs1981]

check the cures and injuries section. several articles and solutions on this.

 

[kysilkies]

Thank you, I checked that out and we will design something like that this evening...I'm wondering how easy the tape comes off their feet afterward...

 

[lynxs1981]

I haven't done it, but I imagine as long as it's not a feather footed breed it should come off fairly easy.

 

[kysilkies]

We decided to use 2 of my solid guitar picks, they are the right size and shape...We'll post pictures when done...

 

[kysilkies]

We decided to give her a day of peace before we slapped those picks on her feet and when we woke up this morning, BOTH toes are extended normally, WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

 

[dsowens15]

thats great news!
If it was me I wouldn't have waited and then I would have stressed the chick for no reason. BYC is a great learning site for sure!