craaaazy curled toes and toenails

[nuchickontheblock]

I have a 2 1/2 year old hen whose toes seem to be curling and getting deformed in a way that is different from my other girls. (reminds me of my grammy's bunion/hammer toes). She is walking, jumping etc normally.

Also, they all have long nails, despite being out free ranging and scratching. My Lady with the curling toes - the nails are almost getting to the point where they could cut her leg/other toe.

I was going to wrap them in a towel and cut their nails -- anything special to watch out for as far as how short to cut?
Thanks

 

[CMV]

Just don't hit the quick! Good luck.

 

[EweSheep]

Have flour handy if you do cut into the quick.

My Orp hen had that curly corkscrew nails from all winter....funny how she can get around! I wrapped her in the towel, lay her on her back and use dog nail clipper, cut little by little until I see pink OR the circular oval patten meaning you are getting very close to the quick.

 

[nuchickontheblock]

Thanks! I'll be careful.