Is something wrong with this chicks wing? (pictures)

[itsazoo]

This is our Guinea chick, Siren. The 2 bottom feathers on on her left wing stick out oddly, all the time. The right wing is normal. They have done this since day 3 when her wing feathers started appearing. She flaps her wings like the rest of the chicklets and it doesn't seem to bother her in anyway. I sure looks "not right" though! Should I be concerned? If so, can I do something about it?

 

[itsazoo]

Nobody knows? Uh oh... I'd ask a Guinea forum if I knew one, but I've just got you guys.

 

[itsazoo]

She's finally hopped and flapped her way up onto the box!

 

[Sunny the Hippie Chick]

I had a button quail do this.. I so thought it had angel wing. But after its wing was totally feathered. It didnt appear to be that way any more.. Only one out of 14 did this.

Just in case it is angel wing.. Do a search on this site and read about it.. I have also heard of people taping the under side of the wing to make it stay in place.. And other I have heard tie them down some how.. ?????

Good luck with your chick..

 

[itsazoo]

Thanks! I'm new to this and never heard of Angel Wing. I'll google it. Thanks much.

 

[NotTheMomma]

check into duck wing in chickens. I read something about it the other day, and it MIGHT be that. I think it was due to a vitamin/mineral deficiency but I could be wrong.

Keep us updated.

 

[itsazoo]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I've read into Angel Wing and in the pictures I've seen the odd feathers stick way out. I'm hopeful that since her 2 feathers don't stick out very far that she doesn't have that condition.

Apparently it can be genetic or caused by getting too much protein as a chick. Siren is eating the same starter crumbles as the chicks.

I'm afraid to tape it because I'm sure the other chicks will peck it incessantly. I don't want to quarantine her because she HATES to be by herself (and since she's a flighty Guinea) I want her to be a well established part of the flock.

From what I've read it seems to happen to ducks & geese more often.

 

[NotTheMomma]

Yes, angel wing is what I was thinking!! Sorry I said duck wing. I hope you can find out what is going on. HUGS!