Help with chick foot please !

I'm not very experienced with feet feathered chickens, but pin feathers are very sensitive to any disturbance, and basing off the condition of the feathers around her foot, it looks to be ratty-looking, so it's possible they're being rubbed frequently when she walks thus creating irritation and redness where the shaft connects to the skin. I agree with Azygous it may be a good idea to put an antiseptic on it, or maybe an antibacterial ointment. Soaking the foot in Epsom salt water may help reduce some of the irritation going on.
The feathers might look ratty in this photo because I had just washed her feet off and lightly dried them with a towel. This redness just showed up today. I look over my birds every day. She has more than sufficient space and it’s kept clean. I will try an epsom soak.
 
Help the wounded foot or help prevent ongoing injuries?

The first has already been addressed. The second would be wise to search the space for hazards caused by sharp objects or rough surfaces.
Was asking if there’s any way to help if it is pin feather irritation.
 
The feathers might look ratty in this photo because I had just washed her feet off and lightly dried them with a towel. This redness just showed up today. I look over my birds every day. She has more than sufficient space and it’s kept clean. I will try an epsom soak.
Was asking if there’s any way to help if it is pin feather irritation.

Besides what's been suggested, soaking the feet, applying the ointment, pulling the feather/s that appear to be causing too much irritation. It may just be something where you'll have to wait for the feathers to mature.
 

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