Hello from the High Desert of Oregon

[Jody1K]

I have a small backyard flock of 5 hens, one of which is a new arrival from my mother in laws flock. I am trying to integrate her, but it is a slow process. She also has really long nails and scaly legs. I am told that she had mites in the past but it was dealt with, but I worry that it might still be an issue and I am now risking my other girls. Just looking for some resources and reading up here.

 

[Flappy Bird]

Hello! Welcome to this incredible community! We are all very happy you joined!

Prayers.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC Jody. We’re so glad you joined!
Best of luck with your new hen!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!
You can use dog nail trimmers to clip your hens nails. This article can help you with your hens scaly leg mites.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-scaly-leg-mites-slm-what-you-need-to-know.77376/

 

[Jody1K]

Hello and welcome to BYC!
You can use dog nail trimmers to clip your hens nails. This article can help you with your hens scaly leg mites.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-scaly-leg-mites-slm-what-you-need-to-know.77376/

Thanks Tookie, I was reading a 72 page forum thread on the subject, glad to see a well written article.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community

 

[janiedoe]

Hi welcome to BYC. Having dealt with leg mites twice, I can say that they do often leave raised scales. I'd suggest soaking her legs in warm, Epsom salt water, scrubbing away dirt by using a soft toothbrush, and then reevaluate.
You may feel better if you coat her legs and upper feet in Vaseline or coconut oil for a few days.
Good luck to you!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! nice to meet you and thanks for joining us. Good luck with your birds.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
She needs to be treated for SLM again.