Hen's toe bending outward?

[Crybbyxo]

This morning I noticed my hen's (Delphine) toe was bent outward for lack of a better description. It looks normal otherwise, top and bottom, and it doesn't seem to bother her at all when we handle her foot.

In the photos she is being held so it's not the best example, but you can still see the outer toe pointed out. It is essentially the same, but totally flat and otherwise normal when standing. Though it does seem like she is walking a little weird on it. (overcompensating maybe?)

Does anyone have any ideas what the cause of this might be, and if it is potentially an issue?

She is less than a year old, should start laying soon, and does free range for part/most of the day.

 

[aart]

Have you had her since she was a baby chick?
Yes a pic of her standing on the foot would help.
She may have tweaked it on something.
As long as she can get around OK to eat and drink, I'd not worry about it.

 

[Crybbyxo]

Have you had her since she was a baby chick?
Yes a pic of her standing on the foot would help.
She may have tweaked it on something.
As long as she can get around OK to eat and drink, I'd not worry about it.

Yeah I've had her since she was about 3 weeks old. I'll try to add a picture later when I can get back out!
She's doesn't seem to be bothered by it at all, more so like she's just taking wider steps to maybe avoid tweaking it again perhaps? So I guess I'll just keep a watch on it/her for now!

Thank you!