First time chicken owner worried about scaly leg mites!!

[appletea]

Hi there!

I may just be be a paranoid first time chicken parent, but I noticed some dirt/darkness starting to occur on my 2-month old orpingtons' feet. They free-range a lot and I can't tell if this is the beginning of mites (especially in the darker areas) or just healthy active feet!

Advice would greatly ease my anxiety as I want to catch any disease as early as possible!

EDIT: forgot to add a photo!

 

[GoatGirl123]

They look fine to me but I’m not an expert so my best advice would be to keep an eye on them if you are concerned.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I also think they look fine.
If it will help to ease your anxiety, you could always do a foot spa bath. Lukewarm water with epsom salt.

 

[appletea]

Thank you for the feedback! I know I'm likely being overly paranoid so it helps a lot to be able to ease my fears maybe I'll treat them to that foot bath sometime soon regardless!