Awww...not need to be stressing out
Since he is a boyand 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
Nope, will not be eating him! Just wanted to start with some cochins and give them a good, loving home.
In regards to the scaly leg mites, do you think that he for sure has it? Here is an updated, better picture that I got last night.
I did end up soaking his feet last night for the bumblefoot. I was able to get the bumbles out, and I then applied Neosporin and used vet wrap on his foot.
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Personally, I would treat him for SLM.
Bumblefoot is the worst!
It really depends on the bumble. Can be liquid, or it can be a solid ball of pus.
I'm sure someone else may be able to explain better, but from what I understand they are little enflamed areas on the foot with this little black dot scab on it. If you look at the picture below, its where the arrow is pointing too. I was able to extract the black scab after soaking the foot. It bled slightly for a minute. but then it stopped and it seems to be healing nicely. I saw it as almost like foot blisters that humans get.
