Swollen toe

[kaela_has_chickens]

I noticed several days ago that one of my hens had a swollen toe. The nail looked like it was packed with mud, but when I looked a little closer, I realized it was actually her nail that was big and rough and black! I soaked it in warm Epsom salt water, let it air dry, and then wrapped it in sterile gauze. The next day, I checked it and did the same, there was a little blood around where the nail meets the toe. After a couple more days, the nail fell off, and now, a couple days since that, the toe still looks the same. I’m not real sure what to do next. Anyone know what it is and what I should do for her?!? I have kept her separate from the flock since I discovered it.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Where do you live? It looks like frostbite damage. It should heal up with time.