I just recieved an order of 25 chicks. Two of which have a broken toe. The SLW, her toe is in two, but still attached, there is some small dried blood, but I don't know what to do. Do I use a nail trimmer and finish the job or leave it alone. The chick is acting lathargic and wants to be alone from all the others. She kept going into a corner by herself, so I took a plastic container and put her in it inside of the brooder with paper towels, water and food (and two meal worms to tempt her) HELP I don't know what to do. Keywords: broken toe hurt chick
Hi there, I'm certainly no expert on chicken's, having only owned my six for a total of three months now, but please read my recent post regarding a broken leg with one of mine chickens. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/740920/please-help-with-a-broken-foot-leg#post_10489338). I would suggest keeping the chick seperated as you have done, keep it warm with a light and monitor the temperature carefully. Not sure about the worms but I guess it depends on how old the chicks are. Good luck!
If you trim it back too far it will bleed heavily. However, something hanging loose and already clotted up could probably be trimmed. Clean it well, use a non-pain relieving antiseptic (blue kote if you have it), perhaps wrap it to avoid dirt/infection.
