Chick with bad foot?

[tharrell]

I picked up a few chicks from the feed store today, and once they were home I noticed that one had a black foot that is all floppy and turned outward kind of. I can try to get a picture of it in the morning. It seems to be otherwise acting fine. Any ideas what this might be, and/or if it will have a chance? Thanks!

 

[BrattishTaz]

Is it bruised looking or dead looking?

 

[tharrell]

It's pretty dead looking. These are day old chicks too, first day at the feed store. I've been calling all week

 

[hinkjc]

It sounds like it may be broken or dead tissue. Pics may help. In my personal opinion, the humane thing to do would be to put it down.

 

[DebbieF]

Is it the whole foot or just toes?

 

[tharrell]

It's about half the foot and the toes. The whole foot is like floppy though, almost as though there are no bones in it or something.

 

[BrattishTaz]

That does not sound good. You should have posted this under "emergencies/diseases/injuries & cures". If you are sure the foot is dead you may want to cull.

Unless you are prepared to have a special needs bird. Some say birds will do fine with one leg. I am leaning toward culling.

If you want to keep it alive, something needs to be done witht the foot. It is going to end up with blood poisoning from bacteria feasting on the decaying tissue.

 

[BrattishTaz]

Does the black area feel warm at all? Feel both feet and see if there is a difference in temp.

 

[tharrell]

Both feet feel equally warm..... And it pooped on me, lol!

 

[BrattishTaz]

Quote:
lol Pooping on you is a good sign.

How is it walking? Is it putting weight on the bad foot? Give us details.