Chick has weird toe, is it broken?

Gingasnap

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For the past two weeks, Ive noticed one of my chicks has a crooked toe. At first I was concerned it was broken, but when I moved it I got no reaction or distress. The chick can walk nornally, in fact she doesn't even seem to notice her foot looks weird. As she's gotten older, the 'curve' has gotten more dramatic looking, but still doesnt inhibit her ability to walk or anything. Should I be concerned about this?
 

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The toe is crooked. At her age, likely you will be unable to fix it, but if you wish, you can try.
I would also give her 1/4 tablet B-Complex for a few days too.

Whether the toe is crooked from a previous break, it's a developmental or genetic issue, it would be hard to know. There is a difference between crooked toes and curled toes, but splinting/taping would be the same.
Do keep in mind, that bones set early in life, so splinting/taping may be painful for her.

https://www.hobbyfarms.com/crooked-toe-disorder-treatment-chicks-poultry/
 

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