jenny b Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hi We have recently hatched 3 brown porcelain (or also known as mille fleur) wyandotte chicks. 2 Questions: firstly does anyone know anything about this breed. We have been told its rare but are unsure. Secondly, 1 of the chicks has curly toes on one foot. Its foot looked fine when it first hatched but now its middle and outer toes are curling to the outside. It walks fine and doesnt appear to be in any discomfort. Any ideas? is there anything we should be doing? thanks Jen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 If it can walk and is not in discomfort I would leave it. I have found over 50% of my chicks that have had dodgy feet (not many as not many have had them) the foot has corrected itself within days anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 My Light Sussex, Cassie, has curling out outer toes on both feet. The middle toe of one foot is also very crooked but she's about 30 weeks old now and can run as fast as all the others despite having odd looking feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I haven't heard of millefleur wyandottes before - I bet they're pretty! Silver black-laced is the original colour, and that's what I have - I suspect the millefleur has been obtained by out-crossing with one of the fancy European breeds. Are your chicks bantams or LF (large fowl)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I've noticed my Wyandotte bantam has got a slightly curled outside toe on each foot. She doesn't seem to be at all bothered by it otherwise I would have returned her to the breeder, although I will mention it to them next time I'm there (prob early next week ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny b Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 thanks for your replies. It does seem to be getting worse. The chicks are just over 2 weeks old now and this has only been noticable over the last few days. Up until then she/he was fine. We have read that with twisted toes rather than curly toes you cant really do anything but have never the less put a little splint on the toe to encourage her/him to straighten it out. If anyone has any more advice please let me know??? I wouldnt want the chick to suffer but want to help in any way that I can. Im rather attatched! Jen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Good luck with the splint. I had to put one on a quail chick. Its a feat in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NClaire Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Is the splint you've put on on the toe or the foot? I think you can make a little 'sandal' type thing to keep the foot in the right shape, but this may be what you've done in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...