Hen limping. What should I do?

[my gang eats grass]

I think I found out what’s broken. It’s the left-most toe on her left leg. It’s bent in an unusual way. It even feels limp like the bone there isn’t very present with articulation if you know what I mean.
Here’s a short video of I moving the toe for an example.
I apologize for the bad quality.

I would splint the toe, then leave her in a crate with straw and food/water till it looks better.

It's really hard to show. If only you could feel the toe for yourself you'd know what I mean. It really doesn't feel right, but it's hard to explain.

Do you mean it just doesn't have any resistance to you bending it?

 

[Harun]

Do you mean it just doesn't have any resistance to you bending it?

Yes, it has no resistance. I felt the other toes and they feel the same too, which explains why sometimes she walks with the three toes on her left leg curled backward.

 

[my gang eats grass]

Yes, it has no resistance. I felt the other toes and they feel the same too, which explains why sometimes she walks with the three toes on her left leg curled backward.

yeah, I would splint the toe.

 

[Harun]

yeah, I would splint the toe.

I tried to make my own splint from home, but it just kept slipping off. Temporarily, I just made her a type of shoe to keep the toes in place. Is there any tutorial on how to make a splint for chicks?

 

[my gang eats grass]

I tried to make my own splint from home, but it just kept slipping off. Temporarily, I just made her a type of shoe to keep the toes in place. Is there any tutorial on how to make a splint for chicks?

I don't know of any tutorials, I could try to put a picture for you eventually, but I don't know how soon I can. Just do the best you can, and wrap the tape tightly.

 

[Harun]

I don't know of any tutorials, I could try to put a picture for you eventually, but I don't know how soon I can. Just do the best you can, and wrap the tape tightly.

You got it. Thanks for all the help. I hope I haven’t been a burden but I probably have.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

We are here to help if we can. Have you checked the forums for ideas on how to splint toes? (or feet)

 

[theoldchick]

http://www.hensaver.com/Birdy-Bootie.html

 

[Harun]

http://www.hensaver.com/Birdy-Bootie.html

Thanks for the link. I just read it but now I’m worried that it’s too hot for her feet because they are outside and it’s pretty hot where I live(Currently 88 degrees in the shade outside which is where their coop is.) I made her a crude chick bootie myself but should I take it off since it’s hot?

 

[theoldchick]

Thanks for the link. I just read it but now I’m worried that it’s too hot for her feet because they are outside and it’s pretty hot where I live(Currently 88 degrees in the shade outside which is where their coop is.) I made her a crude chick bootie myself but should I take it off since it’s hot?

You can use vet wrap to make a similar type of splint. However, you have too make sure it is not too tight or it will cut off circulation to the feet. There is the option of leaving the toe alone and let it heal. Since there is no wounds she should be fine. Chickens regulate their body temps through panting and feather position. I don't think the bootie would make her hot. The most important thing is to make sure the bandage stays dry. Good luck!