*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[Mosey2003]

Mine all have white legs, for what it's worth.

 

[WyandotteLove1]

Has anyone else had a chicken have mites that gets under their scales? My friend warned me about that, and I can see why. My chickens scales are starting to shed, and 2 of them have already shed and have LIMPED!!!! Is that normal???

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Mine all have white legs, for what it's worth.

Mine have white legs and skin as well.

Has anyone else had a chicken have mites that gets under their scales? My friend warned me about that, and I can see why. My chickens scales are starting to shed, and 2 of them have already shed and have LIMPED!!!! Is that normal???

From your description is sounds like it could be Scaly Leg Mites. If you would like to post photos (which can be helpful) and ask for a definitive answer you can start a thread on the Emergency/Disease/Injury/Cure forum here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Here a little more information on SLM:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/03/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens.html
http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2015/04/natural-treatment-for-scaly-leg-mites.html

 

[Johnn]

Bella and her auntie Daisy love photo shoots together

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Bella and her auntie Daisy love photo shoots together

Lovely girls Johnn!

 

[countryladyNH]

So adorable! Our 4 are only about 3 months old or so. We love them so much too!

 

[Mosey2003]

Very pretty, Johnn!

I snapped a pic of my cockerel the other day:

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Very pretty, Johnn!

I snapped a pic of my cockerel the other day:

He's a sweet looking boy!

 

[kekstrom]

Here is our sweet Lucy... she is now 11 weeks old and just the kindest and gentlest little lady. And she is so beautiful now with her rich buff feathers all filling in.

 

[Mosey2003]

Awwww