Broken toe(s)??

NewbieChickenMom

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Hi there! I'm completely new to this chicken life and looking for some guidance.
I'm concerned about this one's toes. He/She is about 9 weeks old and we just moved him/her to a larger coop. I thought it possibly hurt itself while using the roosting bar for the 1st time....but multiple toes look affected.
Any clue what this is? Any need for concern?

Thanks for your help!
 

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I have some hens that have this, one was stepped on as a chick. She in particular has a really crooked toe. They will be fine, but at 2 months their toes will continue to grow like this. It happens, nothing to worry about! (in my opinion)
 
They're not broken. Curly toes are a development problem. I think it's caused by a vitamin deficiency at some stage but I'd have to Google it to remember. I had a EE cockerel affected by it in my first ever batch of chicks and he got around fine as an adult.
 

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