Chicken with injured foor

[miller4494]

I have a four week old chick with an injured foot. Has been like this for a week or so. Walks on it ok. Doesn't seem in pain. Any ideas on what's wrong?

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under miller4494

Welcome!

I am definitely not an expert when it comes to what ails chickens and I recommend you post your pictures on the ER Forum for some expert advice: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

However, I believe that the sudden curling of toes in older chickens [not young chicks with splayed or spraddle leg] can be caused by a Thiamine deficiency. My research indicates that birds can show these symptoms after three weeks on a diet deficient in this vitamin. Other causes can be riboflavin deficiency in which the “curled toes” is a characteristic symptom. Or avian encephalomyelitis which also has muscle tremor.

What are you feeding them?

 

[drumstick diva]

What's wrong with her foot is the toes are curled around backwards. Either they were broken and healed incorrectly, or as Teila outlined, other causes. They don't get better on their own.

 

[miller4494]

G’Day from down under miller4494   Welcome!

I am definitely not an expert when it comes to what ails chickens and I recommend you post your pictures on the ER Forum for some expert advice:  https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

However, I believe that the sudden curling of toes in older chickens [not young chicks with splayed or spraddle leg] can be caused by a Thiamine deficiency.  My research indicates that birds can show these symptoms after three weeks on a diet deficient in this vitamin.  Other causes can be riboflavin deficiency in which the “curled toes” is a characteristic symptom.  Or avian encephalomyelitis which also has muscle tremor.

What are you feeding them?

We started with a medicated commercial chick feed and switched to an unmediated commercial feed this past week.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, miller4494, and ! Great to have you in our community! You've already received a lot of great advice and links so I'll just say best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!