foot curling

My approximately eight year old hen took ill or got injured about four days ago. When she tries to walk, it seems that one leg won't work - I can't tell if it's paralyzed or hurt. Her toes/talons are curled up tight on that leg. She is also puffed up, but it's cold here so I'm not sure if it's...

Hi, I just had a clutch of 15 eggs in my incubator, and unfortunately only 3 have survived thus far. They are a mix of pansy fee, jumbo pearl, pansy and Italian coturnix. One is zipping around the brooder and is very vocal. The other two have issues with their feet--curled toes. So, we...

Hi y’all! I sure could use your help. On June 23rd, I had a broody cochin bantam hatch nine chicks, with moms being silkie bantams, Cochin bantams, a d’uccle and a starlight Easter egger. Dad to all is Izzie, a dark blue silkie bantam. The chick I’m coming to you about is Hannah, the Easter...

Hi, I have a duckling with a curled foot and leg that looks turned inward. It's about 32 hours old now and moving around the brooder a bit, but its leg and foot haven't seemed to improve at all. It had multiple malposition issues and needed help to hatch, but otherwise seems healthy. It only...

Looking for ideas 💡… This is Donald. We got him in September with four other ducklings from Tractor Supply. Since being young he’s had a left leg issue. He seems not able to hold his foot spread out to walk so he stumbles and trips often. He’s getting larger so it’s more problematic. Going to...

Hi everyone! Love this site, used it many times and finally made my own account. I have a 6 week old black sumatra that's developed a foot/leg problem. I can't seem to figure out specifically what's wrong. He limps a little bit but its not as noticeable when he's walking, more so when he's...

I know this has been discussed, but we have a 10 day old call ducking that came to us with a curled up foot. We’re treating the foot with brewers yeast and using band aides and either cardboard or corn pads to tape the foot open. Unfortunately the foot as turned inward (so it’s up and in) at the...

I was watching my chickens free range yesterday when I noticed that my production red was curling up one of her feet as she walked. I went to see what was wrong and saw that she has an extremely swollen toe. It is really bulbous and the toe and claw are both bent sideways. Does anyone know...

Hi there. My beloved Wyandotte has been limping for a week now. When she stands she keeps her favored leg up. But hobbles around everywhere just fine.I have been soaking her feet in warm water and epsom salt. There is no lesions, cuts or scrapes. She acts normal otherwise laying, roosting...

my duck was ok yesterday but today when i went to feed him , i saw he couldnt set his foot on floor he move his feet there is no scar or swelling i dont know whats the problem please help!

Hi, I have a rooster who is about 4 to 5 months old. Ever since he was young he’s always just kind of laid around and not been super active. When he did start walking around I noticed that he would walk 1 foot on top of the other. The last month or so he’s secluded himself to hiding under bushes...

My pet (child) sweet little blue Cochin bantam rooster started limping over a week ago and more recently I've noticed an unusual amount of feathers loose in his cage. I'm wondering if feather loss and his curling foot could be a result of a vitamin deficiency? I've read on here about Merek's...