Bad owners

[Margot30]

So I've recently had my 2nd child (7 weeks old, other is 23 months) and we've neglected to notice that our favourite hand raised rooster has the most serious case of scaly feet mites I've ever seen! He has a large abscess on 1 leg and has become quite lethargic. I've got Avitrol in the cupboard so I've sprayed him with that but im

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Pics? I'm so sorry! Your not bad.. Children take alot of time!

 

[Margot30]

Oh boy do they take a lot of time!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I don't see any mites, can i see the Bottom of his feet? That swelling it really bad.. don't beat yourself up! He has feathered feet, I'm sure you couldn't tell at a glance!

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like an injury or pecking. What are you using to clean it?

 

[Margot30]

I did notice a bit of scaling a while back but unfortunately it got away from us.

 

[Margot30]

It looks like an injury or pecking. What are you using to clean it?

I've sprayed some wound cleaner on it

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Ok, i see the mites now.. pics of the bottoms of his feet would help!

 

[Margot30]

Ok, i see the mites now.. pics of the bottoms of his feet would help!

A picture of the bottom of his feet is harder with a toddler screaming at me so give me a few mins to organise that What are you looking for on the bottom?

 

[Eggcessive]

He may have pecked at his legs because of the mites. Tomorrow, I would soak his legs in warm soapy or Epsom salts water, and brushing them gently with a toothbrush to loosen the scales. Dry them and apply an oil of choice once a week. Castor, coconut, mineral, vegetable oil, or vaseline are some that can be used.