HELP ME UNDERSTAND

[Christina.Rich]

Hi all,

I went to a local auction hosted by a poultry club today and came home with a pair of white bantam Cochins. The hen is great - super cute, healthy, etc.

The rooster, I’m not sure what to think. His feet are all strange and what look like to be deformed. Please take a look at the pictures and help me understand how his feet are like this. Is this genetic? Is this common in Cochins? Is it called something?

Besides his feet, he’s otherwise fine. However, I’d really like to get into showing Cochins in the future and I’m 99.9% sure that I’m going to rehome him to a pet home, but I’d like to take this as a learning experience and hear what you all have to say.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I just happened to run across your post. I am not a breed/genetics or sop expert, nor am I a vet or any other expert.

This is what I see:
His nails are too long, go about getting those trimmed up, I would assume he has a bit of difficulty walking with those. Trim them a little once a week to get them back into shape.

His upper beak appears to be a little long too, that may need to be trimmed. Does he seem to have a hard time eating?

His feet - it looks like he has Bumblefoot-see the circles and possibly Scaly Leg Mites (arrow).

 

[4 ever Orpington]

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I went to a local auction hosted by a poultry club today and came home with a pair of white bantam Cochins. The hen is great - super cute, healthy, etc.

The rooster, I’m not sure what to think. His feet are all strange and what look like to be deformed. Please take a look at the pictures and help me understand how his feet are like this. Is this genetic? Is this common in Cochins? Is it called something?

Besides his feet, he’s otherwise fine. However, I’d really like to get into showing Cochins in the future and I’m 99.9% sure that I’m going to rehome him to a pet home, but I’d like to take this as a learning experience and hear what you all have to say.

He’s very handsome just the same

 

[Quik1th]

A good looking roo, hope you can help him out with his foot issues. Best of luck.

 

[Quik1th]

I just happened to run across your post. I am not a breed/genetics or sop expert, nor am I a vet or any other expert.

This is what I see:
His nails are too long, go about getting those trimmed up, I would assume he has a bit of difficulty walking with those. Trim them a little once a week to get them back into shape.

His upper beak appears to be a little long too, that may need to be trimmed. Does he seem to have a hard time eating?

His feet - it looks like he has Bumblefoot-see the circles and possibly Scaly Leg Mites (arrow).

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[Christina.Rich]

I just happened to run across your post. I am not a breed/genetics or sop expert, nor am I a vet or any other expert.

This is what I see:
His nails are too long, go about getting those trimmed up, I would assume he has a bit of difficulty walking with those. Trim them a little once a week to get them back into shape.

His upper beak appears to be a little long too, that may need to be trimmed. Does he seem to have a hard time eating?

His feet - it looks like he has Bumblefoot-see the circles and possibly Scaly Leg Mites (arrow).

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First off, THANK YOU for the AMAZINGLY educational reply! I’m new to chickens so your post did me a HUGE favor!

I am heading out there today to clip his nails, and I’ve been looking up some remedies for bumble foot this morning. Any recommendations for that other than what I’ve read?? (Soak with Epsom salts and spray with vetericyn)

As for the scaly leg mites, are those contagious?? He was near my birds yesterday so now I’m worried! I’ve read that you use some mite spray (I’ve attached a picture) . Does this stuff work good?

 

[Christina.Rich]

Please, any one with more advice or info on this don’t hesitate to comment! Stressin out over here! Lol

 

[3riverschick]

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Karen

 

[casportpony]

I agree 100% with @Wyorp Rock! Trim his beak and nails for sure. Also check him for lice and mites.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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First off, THANK YOU for the AMAZINGLY educational reply! I’m new to chickens so your post did me a HUGE favor!

I am heading out there today to clip his nails, and I’ve been looking up some remedies for bumble foot this morning. Any recommendations for that other than what I’ve read?? (Soak with Epsom salts and spray with vetericyn)

As for the scaly leg mites, are those contagious?? He was near my birds yesterday so now I’m worried! I’ve read that you use some mite spray (I’ve attached a picture) . Does this stuff work good?

Please, any one with more advice or info on this don’t hesitate to comment! Stressin out over here! Lol

Awww...not need to be stressing out

Since he is a boy and you won't be eating (his) eggs or I don't believe you are planning on eating him. I would be inclined to use Ivermectin for the Scaly Leg Mites. From what I understand feather footed birds are a little harder to treat just because of the feathers. Scales on feather footed birds may also appear slightly raised due to the feathers, but generally they should be smoother.
You can find good info on dosing and administration here:Mites/lice - now hen growling?

When you treat the Bumblefoot, you will be soaking the feet/legs anyway, so just give those legs a good washing to soften the scales. You can still apply some oil to bring the scales into condition. It will take time and patience to get his legs, nails and feet corrected. I do think, that once you get them in better shape he will be fine.

There are a lot of different methods for treating Bumblefoot. If it is on both feet, I suggest treating 1 foot at a time. Pick the worst one, treat, get it healed then do the other one. Some people soak in epsom salts, betadine, chlorhexidine then perform "surgery" by cutting the bumble out. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/ You can also try a less "invasive" method first by using Clear/Decolorized Iodine Does my chicken have Bumblefoot? This method would probably work for the ones that are on top of the feet.

Help with beak/toenail trimming: https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/poultry/feed-health/trimming-chicken-beaks-claws-spurs/
Different methods for treating SLMhttp://www.the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/

Hope that helps