deformed feet

[jathall]

I just bought a 4 day old Brahma. I picked her because she had the fuzziest feet!! Soo cute!! The next day she had poo stuck to her foot as I cleaned it I was upset to find her feet were deformed..

I don't know the right wording but her toes(?) were grown together.. The big toe has grown together with one of the small toes.. She walks and runs just fine but I'm worried when she gets bigger she might have problems. Does anyone know anything or has a chicken with this same problem?? Is my cute Brahma gonna be fine

!!

 

[Imp]

Here's a few threads that discuss fused toes. Hope it helps. I think if she walks fine and it doesn't cause pain or distress it will be fine.

Good luck,

Imp

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=274855

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=256893

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=209141

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=146340

If it's a problem, Can you return her and get a replacement?

 

[jathall]

Thanks alot!! Those sites were very helpful!! I can take her back but I worry what would happen to her..

 

[Imp]

Quote:
Sounds like you've decided to be a special needs chicken owner.

Imp