club foot

[choopes]

I had only 5 eggs to hatch out of 20. Of the 5, 2 have a club foot. Drawn up. They can't stand. So pitiful. What causes this problem? Is there a fix?

THANKS

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I had only 5 eggs to hatch out of 20. Of the 5, 2 have a club foot. Drawn up. They can't stand. So pitiful. What causes this problem? Is there a fix?

THANKS

This site has detailed info on curled feet in chicks, along with instructions for how to treat the condition: https://www.mypetchicken.com/backya...-toes-are-all-curled-up-whats-wrong-H293.aspx. There are several BYC threads on the topic, too, like this one: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/51112/chick-with-curled-toes.

I would use elastic bandaging, like Vetrap, rather than tape or other bandages because the elastic bandaging will be easier to apply and remove. If you want to try correcting the issue, time is of the essence so you'll want to get those chick flippers on right away.

Best of luck!