Weird outer toenails on day-old chick

[rosemarythyme]

Honestly can't say I've ever looked that closely at a chick's toe nails, but even if they're a little odd I don't anticipate they'll cause too much issue when she grows up. At most, she might need some trimming on that nail if the nail grows at such at angle that it doesn't wear down naturally with walking and scratching activity.

 

[Sara S]

Her outer toes have unusually small toenails. Just asking if it’s cause for any concern.

My chicks have that too! They’re fine though and the toe nail is still small. She’s so cute!

 

[Saaniya]

I got this sweet baby Marans girl today.
Her name is Indigo.
She has weird outer toenails. Tiny, tiny toenails. Off-center too. Should I be concerned?
They’re definitely smaller than they should be. Compare them to her other toenails.View attachment 3039074View attachment 3039075

Looks normal to me completely .
I see this when I had my first chicks they look soft delicate , so I apply some virgin coconut oil on their Tippy Toes and it's all fine

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Honestly can't say I've ever looked that closely at a chick's toe nails, but even if they're a little odd I don't anticipate they'll cause too much issue when she grows up. At most, she might need some trimming on that nail if the nail grows at such at angle that it doesn't wear down naturally with walking and scratching activity.

Alright, thank you for the advice.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yeah. Is it Same

Same on the other foot?

Yes, on both feet the outer toe has a noticeably smaller nail. Her broodermates have normal nails that are all the same size.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I had a polish that had a middle toe like that as a chick. She ended up losing the nail, but you wouldn't know without looking at the toe

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Yeah. Is it Same

Same on the other foot?

My goodness. Note to self: Don't try to write replys late at night.