Webbed toes

[meerkat0702]

So I recently noticed one of my chicks has the middle and outer toes on both feet webbed together. Is this something I should be concerned about? I've seen people say they cut it but she seems to be doing fine with it as is. She's only 2-3 weeks old so I mean maybe it'll become an issue later on when she's trying to roost or something. I don't plan on breeding any of them so I'm not worried about the gene being passed on. Any advice is appreciated! (Don't mind the weird coloring of the picture, they're under a red heat lamp so I edited it so it was easier to see) If this picture is too hard to see I'll try and see if I can get a better one just let me know!

 

[sourland]

Snipping the web with a pair of scissors will solve the problem and increase the bird's mobility.

 

[meerkat0702]

She is already 2-3 weeks old though, is that too old? Her toes are very straight at least, though I'm sure it would take a bit of time for the toes to spread out. I'm leery about doing it unless it's necessary, I don't want to cause her any pain if I don't have to. I also don't want the recovery to be rough on her given her age. She's also with 7 other chicks and I don't want them to mess with her. I don't have another heat lamp to put her in a separate box.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Could you pick her up and get a pic not under the lamp?

 

[meerkat0702]

Could you pick her up and get a pic not under the lamp?

I will do my best once I get home

 

[meerkat0702]

Could you pick her up and get a pic not under the lamp?

Sorry for the late reply, but here's a picture of each foot

 

[meerkat0702]

@Dottie the Chicken does this help?

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

@Dottie the Chicken does this help?

It helps to see the webbed feet more clearly. I've never dealt with this before.