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OfWolvesAndHen
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My guess would be the malposition because his hatch was assisted---he couldn't get out on his own. The feet were curled like this since the moment he came out of his egg. He's getting much better at navigating though. Little dude's already trying to run.This could be caused by the malposition, or an injury after hatch.
But it could also be caused by a vitamin B2 (riboflavin) deficiency. I would give vitamin electrolyte water immediately to try to correct the deficiency, as it is possible to reverse it if caught early. It won't hurt at least.
It could have been caused by a deficiency in the parents as well. Even something as simple as feed that was stored too long can cause it.
Even if its an injury, you have some time to try to correct it (or have a vet attempt to correct it). If you try the foot brace route, you'll have to inspect it and adjust every two or three days, as chicks grow so fast.
Pics definitely would help though. But try the vitamin water. Several hatcheries sell the mix as well as feed stores.