Curled toes...

[Reurra]

I got a chick yesterday and it has 2 toes that are badly curled. I was wondering if the age affects the ability to correct the problem. I think its around 2 weeks old.

 

[chickensioux]

You can make the little chick a shoe with some tape.


Gently remove the tape after 4 or 5 days and replace if needed.

 

[Reurra]

Thats a great picture! I was trying to figure out what exactly needed to be done. Im worried thought that at 2 weeks old, it might be permanent.

 

[dawg53]

Crooked/curled toes is usually caused by a riboflavin deficiency. Avian Super Pack contains riboflavin and may help:
Dosage is 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water for 5 days.
http://www.jefferspet.com/avian-super-pack/camid/LIV/cp/AB-P1/

 

[AParmer]

This is really good to know. My oldest bunch of Black Australorp girls seem to have this problem. Is it too late to correct this at 5 weeks? If so, will it affect their well-being as happy adults?

 

[chickensioux]

I would tape everyone who had it. Worth a shot. Perhaps with the older ones, it may take a little longer. I would also order the Avian Super pack for them. Good luck!

 

[dawg53]

I would tape everyone who had it. Worth a shot. Perhaps with the older ones, it may take a little longer. I would also order the Avian Super pack for them. Good luck!

x2

 

[AParmer]

Thank you much. I will certainly try this.

 

[Reurra]

 

[AParmer]

I'm wondering if this has something to do with the Australorps. As two of my Lorp girls are the ones that have this issue also. I have 11 Buff Orphington chicks, 5 Welsummer chicks, and a total of 11 Black Australorp chicks.