Just be prepared and have some bloodstop ready as a just in case.
No the oil just help moisten the scales which helps bring the back to where they should be. I use it on my nieces show brahma. Hes had new feathers growing in on his feet so they lift at that spot, just gotta keep his legs pretty for show.
Carelessmessage replied to that question in the above quote.@Carelessmessage is the mineral oil good for regrowth of the scales on legs?