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Day old chick has one foot curled under

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by dichotomymom, Apr 1, 2008.

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  1. Apr 1, 2008 #1
    dichotomymom

    dichotomymom Songster

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    He's getting to the food and water but only uses one foot?!
     

  4. Apr 2, 2008 #2
    silkiechicken

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    Since the chick is still so young, you can make a cardboard splint for the curled foot if it is the toes and straighten them out. A pic would help too incase what I am seeing in my head isn't really what is up with the chick. Welcome and best of luck!
     
  6. Apr 2, 2008 #3
    dichotomymom

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    I managed to find a pic and he seems to being doing well w/it! What a fun time to join (the april fool's joke)! Thanks a bunch.
     

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