Foot deformed???

[whitewolf1871341]

I have a couple little juvenile silkies that have a foot deformity we did not realize this till they were a little bigger they do well but I have a couple chicks that hatch today silkies as well and one of them seems to have this deformity The toes tuck under on the far side is there anything I can do for that or is it just what it is

 

[MysteryChicken]

Pictures of the toes will help us help you?

 

[whitewolf1871341]

Pictures of the toes will help us help you?

I cannot currently take photos because they're still in the incubator but as soon as they're out I will try to upload some everybody's been saying the pictures from my phone look like a potato took them so I will try

 

[MysteryChicken]

I cannot currently take photos because they're still in the incubator but as soon as they're out I will try to upload some everybody's been saying the pictures from my phone look like a potato took them so I will try

Okay.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Any type of hatch deformity is best addressed as quickly as possible. It's generally advised to treat in the first week of life. As they get older, their bones harden and it's more difficult to fix bone issues. So it's one foot on each chick? Is it all 3 toes curled under while they're standing? Did you use a separate calibrated thermometer inside the incubator during incubation?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

If you're unable to get pictures soon, it'd probably be helpful for you to go ahead and read over this
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-fix-curled-toes-in-chicks.1250947/

If the toes look different, it could be another issue. If they're able to get around, I don't suspect it's more than this, but of course it's a possibility. After reading this, you'll be able to make an informed assessment for your chicks. I wish you the very best. If you have anymore questions, please feel free to let us know. If I can't help, I'll try my best to find someone that can

 

[whitewolf1871341]

Any type of hatch deformity is best addressed as quickly as possible. It's generally advised to treat in the first week of life. As they get older, their bones harden and it's more difficult to fix bone issues. So it's one foot on each chick? Is it all 3 toes curled under while they're standing? Did you use a separate calibrated thermometer inside the incubator during incubation?

So of the three chicks that hatched two of them have two of the five toes from the looks of it One for sure but I think it's two Bent underneath the foot I'm hoping it corrects itself in the next day while they're drying off in the incubator but I'm cautious because I have the two older ones where it never corrected they get around just fine You wouldn't know it by looking at them but we do extra for them to make sure it's comfortable for them to walk

 

[coach723]

Curled toes can happen from issues during incubation, in the incubator after hatch, or in some cases from riboflavin deficiency, which can be from parent stock. If treatment is done right away it can be corrected. If the toes are curled under so they are being stepped on, then I would definitely try to correct them. In addition to chick shoes you may want to provide a vitamin supplement containing riboflavin. A human B complex tablet or capsule, 1/4 of one ground up and mixed in a bit of moistened chick food.
More info, scroll down to curled toes for some pictures of chick shoes:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/
and:
https://mranimalfarm.com/curled-toes-chickens-causes-treatment/

 

[whitewolf1871341]

Curled toes can happen from issues during incubation, in the incubator after hatch, or in some cases from riboflavin deficiency, which can be from parent stock. If treatment is done right away it can be corrected. If the toes are curled under so they are being stepped on, then I would definitely try to correct them. In addition to chick shoes you may want to provide a vitamin supplement containing riboflavin. A human B complex tablet or capsule, 1/4 of one ground up and mixed in a bit of moistened chick food.
More info, scroll down to curled toes for some pictures of chick shoes:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/
and:
https://mranimalfarm.com/curled-toes-chickens-causes-treatment/

Thank you so much ..I know this doesn't show there feet but wanted to share with you

 

[whitewolf1871341]

Pictures of the toes will help us help you?

The little black one that standing by itself you can see her foot how the toes curl under the other one is the same way except his is a little worse or her