day old silkie with miss shaped feet?

[kwissykat]

I just picked up 7 silkie chicks hatched Thursday night. I got one for free because it's feet are misshapen. It looks like it's 5th toe is bent under on both of its feet It is having a hard time getting around. Is there anything I can do for it?

 

[Stiggy]

Can you post a pic please?
and does it appear to shuffle?

 

[kwissykat]

Here is a pic

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[kwissykat]

 

[kwissykat]

Yes it kinda shuffles.

 

[Stiggy]

unless it is broken ( which it could be) it could be an incubator fault ( which often results in the occasional bent toe ) If the chick can still move around ok then it should be fine, however just be wary as it may require more care than the others if it cannot move as fast and it may get picked on.

 

[kwissykat]

Ok I'll keep an eye on her. Thanks

 

[Eggcessive]

You could start some poultry vitamins or give PolyVisol without iron baby vitamins 3 drops daily. Try taping the toes the way they are supposed to be with vet wrap. Here is a link to read: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it.html

 

[kwissykat]

Thanks I'm gonna go make her a pair of sandles now.

 

[Bweis13]

Good luck!