Bloody Brahma Foot

[FarmerintheDale]

I have a young Brahma and the pokey feathers on her feet bleed sometimes. Is this a common problem with chickens who have feathered feet? Is there something I can do for better foot maintenance? I currently spray the area that is bleeding with Dr. Naylor "Blu-kote" and it helps, but I'm more interested in preventing foot injuries. I haven't seen anyone else in the coop pecking at her, she's kind of the leader amongst our younger hens in the flock.

 

[QueenMisha]

Pin feathers, especially those on the feet, are prone to bleeding if broken. As long as she is out in a yard or in a coop with anything she can bump her feet on there is potential for breakage. I would not be too concerned unless it is happening very frequently. It will stop occurring as the feathers finish develop and dry up.

 

[FarmerintheDale]

Thank you so much! My daughter just went and checked on her and said her other foot is bleeding today :-/I can't wait for those feathers to finish developing so this problem goes away.