Chicken feet

[Buttercup2022]

One of our chickens that hatched yesterday has feet that turn in. Is this genetic or could it be from temp and humidity issues while incubating?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hard to tell.

I would get some B2 (Riboflavin) into her (you can use human B-Complex 1/4 tablet, for that tiny of a chick, I would dissolve in a small amount of water and give her a couple of drops twice a day).

I would try taping her feet to see if that helps too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/curled-up-chick-toes.1139759/post-17697924

Hopefully you can correct this.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Personally I've noticed this more in my incubators that run hot or have hot spots. It seems like the hot spot eggs get curled feet more often. I've added an extra fan to my Little Giant incubator, I took out the turner and started hand turning them. I didn't get any curled toes this time! Time will tell though.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

It can be either genetic or hatch/incubator issues. Could also be vitamin deficiency. I agree with Wyorp Rock. If by the next day they are still curled, tape them! I've done this successfully using trimmed pieces of popsicle sticks and masking tape to make little booties. Should fix her right up after 3-4 days if you can keep them on her feet.

 

[oregonkat]

Yes the tape trick is easy and usually very successful. I have done this just using PAINTERS tape, not anything with too much stickiness. Cute chick!!

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Yes the tape trick is easy and usually very successful. I have done this just using PAINTERS tape, not anything with too much stickiness. Cute chick!!

Yes, I did forget to mention when I used masking tape I stuck it to my own skin several times to get rid of some of the stickiness. I feel it's fairly comparable to painters tape!

 

[oregonkat]

Yes, I did forget to mention when I used masking tape I stuck it to my own skin several times to get rid of some of the stickiness. I feel it's fairly comparable to painters tape!

I found that masking tape was too sticky but the blue painters tape worked pretty well and didnt hurt the chick pulling it off.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If tape is too sticky and hard to come off - use a bit of baby oil to work under the tape to loosen it so delicate skin is not damaged.

Likely any type of oil would work.