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What lies above the bones in a pigeon's toe? Could it be the muscles responsible for opening/straightening the toe, with their counterparts (muscles that curl the toe) passing under the bones?
I'm really worried about the toe that Merlin has had in a splint for two weeks now. I change the splint every 3rd day and I see no sign of his being able to straighten that toe by himself. He will initially stand properly, but as soon as he raises his leg and puts it down again, he stands on the curled-up second toe, in danger of injuring his foot pad with his own claw.
I thought at first the toe was broken, but I'm wondering whether a crucial muscle has been severed, as the string cut deep into the top of his toe -- and, if so, will it mend yet? He's desperate to be free but I can't release him like this.
I'm really worried about the toe that Merlin has had in a splint for two weeks now. I change the splint every 3rd day and I see no sign of his being able to straighten that toe by himself. He will initially stand properly, but as soon as he raises his leg and puts it down again, he stands on the curled-up second toe, in danger of injuring his foot pad with his own claw.
I thought at first the toe was broken, but I'm wondering whether a crucial muscle has been severed, as the string cut deep into the top of his toe -- and, if so, will it mend yet? He's desperate to be free but I can't release him like this.