- Apr 19, 2013
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Good Day,
I have had some chooks with scaly legs like your hens are and I have found there are two effective treatments. The first one is pharmeceutical, which we also use for foot rot in sheep and that is Oxytetracycline Hydrochroride, brand name Engemycin, which comes in an aerosol can from a vet. Downside is that it makes their feet a bright greeny/blue for a while!! Essentially it is an anti-biotic.
The other remedy is either Kerosene or Pure Turpentine (not substitute) mixed with three parts linseed oil. This is applied to the affected feet and perches about once every three days or so.
Also, if any of your birds get Gape Worm, then dip a mid-flight feather in Pure Turpentine and offer it down the throat; this will eliminate the worm in short order. Best to handle the birds at night when they are roosting, as this way they do not become stressed.
Good Luck,
Regards,
Peter.
I have had some chooks with scaly legs like your hens are and I have found there are two effective treatments. The first one is pharmeceutical, which we also use for foot rot in sheep and that is Oxytetracycline Hydrochroride, brand name Engemycin, which comes in an aerosol can from a vet. Downside is that it makes their feet a bright greeny/blue for a while!! Essentially it is an anti-biotic.
The other remedy is either Kerosene or Pure Turpentine (not substitute) mixed with three parts linseed oil. This is applied to the affected feet and perches about once every three days or so.
Also, if any of your birds get Gape Worm, then dip a mid-flight feather in Pure Turpentine and offer it down the throat; this will eliminate the worm in short order. Best to handle the birds at night when they are roosting, as this way they do not become stressed.
Good Luck,
Regards,
Peter.