Crooked Toes

[Blue Raptor]

This is Fluff, my Australorp, and she has crooked toes since she was a chick. Sadly, I didn’t know what it was or what to do at the time, so I didn’t do anything.

She is a full grown hen now. Can I fix it? Or is it permanent now?

Sry for lighting.

 

[MysteryChicken]

This is usually caused by a vitamin deficiency at an early age. I see it more often with cockerels, then pullets.

 

[Blue Raptor]

This is usually caused by a vitamin deficiency at an early age. I see it more often with cockerels, then pullets.

I know. But I can’t do anything about that now, can I? (Sorry if this comes across as rude I’m not trying to)

 

[MysteryChicken]

I know. But I can’t do anything about that now, can I? (Sorry if this comes across as rude I’m not trying to)

It's too late to fix. She'll be fine, crooked toes don't cause any pain.

 

[Blue Raptor]

It's too late to fix. She'll be fine, crooked toes don't cause any pain.

That’s what I figured. But thanks for the conformation.

 

[MysteryChicken]

That’s what I figured. But thanks for the conformation.

You're welcome.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

This is usually caused by a vitamin deficiency at an early age. I see it more often with cockerels, then pullets.

Sorry to jump on the thread, but I'm at a loss.

I have a 5 week old serama pullet with seemingly crooked toes. All other flock mates have normal toes but her: is it genetic or vitamin deficiency in her case?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Sorry to jump on the thread, but I'm at a loss. View attachment 2792968View attachment 2792970I have a 5 week old serama pullet with seemingly crooked toes. All other flock mates have normal toes but her: is it genetic or vitamin deficiency in her case? View attachment 2792966View attachment 2792967

Only way to know for sure, is catch early, & treat with vitamins. But if genetic, some of the offspring will inherit this.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

Only way to know for sure, is catch early, & treat with vitamins. But if genetic, some of the offspring will inherit this.

Only way to know for sure, is catch early, & treat with vitamins. But if genetic, some of the offspring will inherit this.

At 5 weeks I hope it's not too late! She waddles very cute but seems very healthy and active. Thank you for your advice! I think I will supplement with water soluble vitamins. Any recommendations?

 

[MysteryChicken]

At 5 weeks I hope it's not too late! She waddles very cute but seems very healthy and active. Thank you for your advice! I think I will supplement with water soluble vitamins. Any recommendations?

She seems alittle late for treatment, but the treatment may help to lessen the crookedness.

Here's late stage crooked toes.

I didn't catch it in time with this boy.