Does anyone know if this is normal?

[Candihaddad]

This is my first rooster. He is a 6 month old Brahma I’ve only had him 2 days. He has redness up the sides of his legs where the feathers are growing. Is this normal or do we have a problem and any thoughts on how to treat? I’ve heard vetromycin spray, epsom salt soak, and Vaseline? I think the bleeding is from him hitting the cage he was in on the drive home when I bought him.

I have a lot to learn so any feedback would be appreciated! Thank you

 

[Shadowfire]

It looks like his feet are irritated; there are also some broken feathers on the feet. try adding some more bedding, as Brahmas and other breeds with feathered feet should be provided with- you can soak the feet in lukewarm water or just let the irritation pass on its' own. The bleeding is from the broken feet feathers; dust with cornstarch to stop the bleeding, and keep the bedding clean. Best of luck!

 

[Brahmachicken240]

He’s bleeding from broken feathers. You’ll have to pluck out the feathers that are bleeding and wash his feet with soap and Luke warm water. Flush his feet with hydrogen peroxide, iodine or betadine and Keep him separated from the flock to prevent the others from pecking at his feet. You can reintroduce him when his feet heal.

 

[Candihaddad]

It looks like his feet are irritated; there are also some broken feathers on the feet. try adding some more bedding, as Brahmas and other breeds with feathered feet should be provided with- you can soak the feet in lukewarm water or just let the irritation pass on its' own. The bleeding is from the broken feet feathers; dust with cornstarch to stop the bleeding, and keep the bedding clean. Best of luck!

Thanks for the feedback! I will try that

 

[Gray Farms]

He also has scaly leg mites so you'll need to treat for that.

 

[Eggcessive]

He has some scaly leg mites so you we need to treat him for that for a few weeks. He also looks to have inflammation of his feathered areas. I have seen several cases of that posted here, and sometimes it can be hard to know why. But now the mites are probably irritating his legs, and he may be picking at them. He has a bleeding blood feather that may need to be pulled out with pliers if it doesn’t stop bleeding.

You may want to bring him inside to soak his legs in warm Epsom salts water, or until you get that some warm soapy water. Take a toothbrush and lightly loosen his scales. Then use an oil of choice to slather on his legs, rubbing the oil up into and under scales. Do this for a couple of days, then once a week. Some good oils are vaseline, coconut oil, castor oil which is less messy, vegetable oil, or Crisco shortening. I also would get some Ivermectin Pour On and treat his skin at the base of his neck along the spine. Iveremctin pour on dosage is 0.1 ml per every 2 pounds of weight. Reapeat in 14 days.

 

[Candihaddad]

He also has scaly leg mites so you'll need to treat for that.

How should I treat for that?

 

[Eggcessive]

It is in the second paragraph of my post.

 

[Shadowfire]

He has some scaly leg mites so you we need to treat him for that for a few weeks. He also looks to have inflammation of his feathered areas. I have seen several cases of that posted here, and sometimes it can be hard to know why. But now the mites are probably irritating his legs, and he may be picking at them. He has a bleeding blood feather that may need to be pulled out with pliers if it doesn’t stop bleeding.

You may want to bring him inside to soak his legs in warm Epsom salts water, or until you get that some warm soapy water. Take a toothbrush and lightly loosen his scales. Then use an oil of choice to slather on his legs, rubbing the oil up into and under scales. Do this for a couple of days, then once a week. Some good oils are vaseline, coconut oil, castor oil which is less messy, vegetable oil, or Crisco shortening. I also would get some Ivermectin Pour On and treat his skin at the base of his neck along the spine. Iveremctin pour on dosage is 0.1 ml per every 2 pounds of weight. Reapeat in 14 days.

You can also put fresh herbs that chickens like (rosemary, catnip, lemon balm) around the coop to help keep the mite population at bay in between treatments.

 

[Candihaddad]

It is in the second paragraph of my post.

wow so I bought a bird that has leg mites ‍ I’ll definitely try this treatment. Is this pretty common?