HELP! My Production Red has a wonky toe!

[Little Chicken Lady]

I was watching my chickens free range yesterday when I noticed that my production red was curling up one of her feet as she walked. I went to see what was wrong and saw that she has an extremely swollen toe. It is really bulbous and the toe and claw are both bent sideways. Does anyone know what's wrong or what I can do to fix it??? Thanks!

 

[Little Chicken Lady]

Here are some pictures that I took, if they help!

 

[happychicken2435]

could she have gotten it caught somewhere? it looks like she twisted it

 

[Little Chicken Lady]

Maybe, how do I fix that?

 

[happychicken2435]

not sure, maybe a splint of some kind?

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

Is it really a problem? Is it bothering her or causing her to limp? If not, you might not need to do anything.

 

[Little Chicken Lady]

It doesn't seem to be hurting her too badly, but it does make her curl up her foot when she walks. Would it be best to just leave it? It's bent sideways pretty badly.

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

I have a hen whose side toes are curved all the way around backwards, and she is fine. If it’s not bothering her, even if she is limping a bit, it’s not a problem and you don’t need to do anything.