curled toes

[magpiesing]

I have a day old chick that has it's middle toes curled under. Is there anything that can be done to correct this?

 

[Eggcessive]

Toes in newborn chicks can be taped with little booties to help straighten toes. But I would also start some chick vitamins in their water every day, since some foot problems are vitamin B2 riboflavin related. Here is a good link for instructions on toe problems: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it.html
ans scroll down to "Chick shoes for curled toes" on this link: https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[dawg53]

I recommend Avian Super Pack which contains riboflavin and many other minerals and vitamins that other poultry products dont contain. Dosage is 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water for 5 days.
http://www.jefferspet.com/avian-super-pack/camid/LIV/cp/AB-P1/