Sunday, October 30, 2011

Re: [CHICKENS-101] Clipping toe nails

 

Sue, An adult turkey?  Clip off the tips, approximately a 16th of an inch.  Give them a week, then clip off another 16th of an inch.  If the nails are very long like an inch and half, you could take off a bit more at time.  Not being able to see the quick is definitely a problem.
Cathryn
rainbowsilkies MI


From: wildliferescue29 <wildliferescue29@yahoo.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:06 AM
Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Clipping toe nails

 
When clipping toe nails on poultry, I'm assuming there is a vein and quick in the nail like there is in dogs...?

I have a turkey with a couple of wonky black toe nails that could use some clipping but I can't see the quick and I don't want to hurt him or cause an injury. How much can you safely clip off without getting into trouble?

Sue
WLR



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