Weird feet on chick

[Mountain Granny]

Hi, I was just looking at my 3 week old chicks and I noticed this chicks feet. I have never come across this before. Any ideas on what to do ? She seems to walk ok.

 

[Emelyn]

Hi, I was just looking at my 3 week old chicks and I noticed this chicks feet. I have never come across this before. Any ideas on what to do ? She seems to walk ok. View attachment 2702299View attachment 2702301

I found this info from a quick google search

• Crooked toes can sometimes be evident at hatch or within a few hours after hatch.
• In the brooder, crooked toes can happen if chicks have a slick surface on the brooder floor, such as newspaper or plastic.
• Bent toes may also be caused by nutritional deficiencies, specifically a lack of riboflavin.

I'm pretty sure it's the 3rd one because you mentioned it was a 3 week old chick.

 

[PolishAllTheWay]

I found this info from a quick google search

• Crooked toes can sometimes be evident at hatch or within a few hours after hatch.
• In the brooder, crooked toes can happen if chicks have a slick surface on the brooder floor, such as newspaper or plastic.
• Bent toes may also be caused by nutritional deficiencies, specifically a lack of riboflavin.

I'm pretty sure it's the 3rd one because you mentioned it was a 3 week old chick.

I agree. Most likely third

 

[Mountain Granny]

I found this info from a quick google search

• Crooked toes can sometimes be evident at hatch or within a few hours after hatch.
• In the brooder, crooked toes can happen if chicks have a slick surface on the brooder floor, such as newspaper or plastic.
• Bent toes may also be caused by nutritional deficiencies, specifically a lack of riboflavin.

I'm pretty sure it's the 3rd one because you mentioned it was a 3 week old chick.

Thanks for your advice..
Where would I get riboflavin?? I agree with maybe #3 too. This is the first time I noticed it. And the chicks all have shavings in the broader. I have never had a chick with toes like this.

 

[50-45-1]

A good chick starter has all the nutrition needed for growing and developing chicks.
What are you feeding them?

 

[Mountain Granny]

A good chick starter has all the nutrition needed for growing and developing chicks.
What are you feeding them?

I feed a medicated chick grower from murdocks. A farm store here in Montana.

 

[Mountain Granny]

So I went on you tube and watched some videos in how to fix curled toes. Here is what I came up with. I will take it off in a couple days and see how they look. Any other advice ??? I have never dealt with this before.

 

[Emelyn]

Thanks for your advice..
Where would I get riboflavin?? I agree with maybe #3 too. This is the first time I noticed it. And the chicks all have shavings in the broader. I have never had a chick with toes like this.

You can get riboflavin at your local Walgreens or other medical drug store near you.

 

[janiedoe]

Riboflavin is B2.
You might check on supplements at tractor supply, such as poultry cell and nutri drench.
You could also try (a drop on the beak daily) of Polysol infant vitamins without iron.
Good luck!

 

[Mountain Granny]

Thanks for all the great advice !!
I think I'm going to name her ducky. Her poor little feet looks like ducky feet With her new supports on. She is really a sweet little thing.