Crusty foot and mild respiratory problems

[prostar]

Keep a close eye, and if you have them separated at all, make sure you are very careful with biosecurity - actually just be mindful of that anyway. If it’s something contagious you don’t want to spread that to other flocks. Different shoes for the coop and for outside activities, wash hands etc.

 

[darlingdarla]

So it's been a week since I was last here and everything's pretty much the same, the gaping seems less severe, like they aren't holding their beaks open as wide and their breathing isn't as labored.
I'm still adding electrolytes in their water and I've mixed some vitamins in with sloppy feed a few times.

As for my hens foot, nothing has changed, still just the one foot with raised scales. I'm thinking I'll soak her feet in an Epsom salt bath one day this week.

 

[boskelli1571]

So it's been a week since I was last here and everything's pretty much the same, the gaping seems less severe, like they aren't holding their beaks open as wide and their breathing isn't as labored.
I'm still adding electrolytes in their water and I've mixed some vitamins in with sloppy feed a few times.

As for my hens foot, nothing has changed, still just the one foot with raised scales. I'm thinking I'll soak her feet in an Epsom salt bath one day this week.

seems like they are holding...hopefully improving weather will perk them up.

 

[darlingdarla]

Hello everybody, her breathing has definitely gotten worse. Not drastically worse, but worse. She's still acting normal except for when I handle her, then she breathes with her beak wide open.
Her foot is the same, today I soaked her foot in an Epsom salt bath and scrubbed her scales out with a soft bristled toothbrush.
This is what her foot looked like after I soaked and scrubbed her foot.

This is some of the gunk I pulled out from between her scales with tweezers. It looks like dead skin an compacted dirt.

Her other leg still looks healthy and everyone else in her flock has healthy looking scales.
I rubbed some green good in between her scales and wrapped it loosely with sports wrap.

 

[boskelli1571]

The stuff you pulled from her foot makes me think it's definitely scaly leg mite. Keep on putting vaseline or similar on her leg. Make sure it goes up and under the scales to suffocate the little buggers. It takes time for the scales to return to normal, so be patient.
The respiratory thing is concerning. Any chance you can see a veterinarian for her? I'm loathe to say use antibiotics as you generally need a specific type.
https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/treatments-recommended-for-avian-respiratory-problems/This link gives you an idea about respiratory problems in chickens. If you cannot afford a vet may I suggest you buy some Baytril? It seems to be effective against many resp. problems.
https://allbirdproducts.com/collections/chicken-antibiotic-medicationsBe aware that you cannot eat the eggs for 14 days...

 

[darlingdarla]

The stuff you pulled from her foot makes me think it's definitely scaly leg mite. Keep on putting vaseline or similar on her leg. Make sure it goes up and under the scales to suffocate the little buggers. It takes time for the scales to return to normal, so be patient.
The respiratory thing is concerning. Any chance you can see a veterinarian for her? I'm loathe to say use antibiotics as you generally need a specific type.
https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/treatments-recommended-for-avian-respiratory-problems/This link gives you an idea about respiratory problems in chickens. If you cannot afford a vet may I suggest you buy some Baytril? It seems to be effective against many resp. problems.
https://allbirdproducts.com/collections/chicken-antibiotic-medicationsBe aware that you cannot eat the eggs for 14 days...

Thank you very much. I've used Tylan50 in the past but I think I'll try Baytril since I don't have any tylan on hand.
I've looked into veterinary care, the places near me are a bit to expensive for me, but if Baytril dosen't do anything I'll look into it further.
Could you provide me with the dosage and how long I'll need to treat her?

 

[boskelli1571]

Thank you very much. I've used Tylan50 in the past but I think I'll try Baytril since I don't have any tylan on hand.
I've looked into veterinary care, the places near me are a bit to expensive for me, but if Baytril dosen't do anything I'll look into it further.
Could you provide me with the dosage and how long I'll need to treat her?

http://www.poultrydvm.com/drugs/enrofloxacinSo, 10-15mg/kg. Raed the dosage on the bottle, it should be 100mg/ml so you will give 0.15ml for a 15mg dose per kilo of weight. Most birds are around 5lb or 2kg so weight to be sure.
Since this has been going on for a while I would treat her for 10 days. Good luck and keep us posted