Dry, cracking feet - What to do?

[Country Heart]

I noticed that one of my bird's feet seem very dry - to the point of having small cracks in the skin. Nothing looks infected and she is walking/running around just fine. Should I be doing something to moisturize her feet, so the cracking will stop and they will be less susceptible to infection? What would you suggest?

 

[mypicklebird]

you may have scaly leg mite in your flock. can you post a close-up photo? chicken feet do normally look dryish though.

 

[canada-goose]

We need pictures!

 

[Country Heart]

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I will try and post a picture, but it will probably be much later tonight. What is the treatment for scaly leg mite?

 

[sundance]

have your tried Bag Balm, it's great for almost anything dry, people or animals marie

 

[Country Heart]

I looked up some scaly leg mite pictures, and it really does not look anything like that. It almost looks like one of her nails is a bit impacted with dirt. I think I will try washing it with warm soapy water and maybe coating with a bit of Vaseline. Sound ok?

 

[Country Heart]

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I have never heard of Bag Balm before, but it sounds like great stuff. Thanks for the recommendation.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5035275_uses-bag-balm.html