web toes on chick

[joymac]

I've been a chicken owner for a whole week now and just noticed a problem on one of my younger chicks (and one of my favs, wouldn't you know?). I thought this chick had poop on her foot and it needed to be cleaned off so I cleaned the feet with warm wet cotton balls. But instead of poop it seems that her toes are fused, like web feet. I know my photos are poor, will try to get more later. She is a blue Maran chick, about a month old, very sweet and curious.

Is there anything I can do for her? Will it impair her now and as an adult? I won't be breeding at all, just getting eggs.

 

[meadowfarm6]

I have had chickens for 18 years now and, no, I haven't seen this before. Is she walking ok now?

 

[MetalSmitten]

http://backyardchickens.yuku.com/topic/10753#.Tq4Kza55o_4

 

[joymac]

She's walking fine. Thanks Metalsmitten for the link. I'm going to keep an eye on her and see how it goes before deciding to cut the toes apart.

 

[meadowfarm6]

That was a good link. I was going to say, if she's walking fine, leave it alone, if not cut the webbing. Good luck to you.