HELP MY ROSTER

[autumnbee17]

My roster all of a sudden got this thing on his leg one day he was fine the morning but when I came out to put them up he had this on his leg I don't know what it is and I concerned something might be wrong with him.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Are you talking about the little bump?

If so don't worry it is where his spur will grow. Totally normal.

 

[autumnbee17]

Are you talking about the little bump?

If so don't worry it is where his spur will grow. Totally normal.

No its the thing on his leg that looks like dirt its below the spur bump but above the feet. Its like on his ankle.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Maybe a bruise?

I would try and wash it with an old tooth brush to make sure nothing is under the scales then watch it for any changes for a few days.

 

[getaclue]

One one "ankle" it looks like dirt. The one with the spur bump, is difficult to see that area because of the fence. Possible bruise?

 

[autumnbee17]

Maybe a bruise?

I would try and wash it with an old tooth brush to make sure nothing is under the scales then watch it for any changes for a few days.

Should I look out for anything that might hint something bad is happening or something great is happening. And how long do you think the bruise might be there for? Also what temperature of water should I use and should I just use water and nothing else?

 

[autumnbee17]

One one "ankle" it looks like dirt. The one with the spur bump, is difficult to see that area because of the fence. Possible bruise?

Would the dirt harm him in any way?

 

[getaclue]

The dirt won't hurt him at all. A bruise isn't very serious. Just keep an eye on it for a few days to make sure it doesn't get worse.

 

[Eggcessive]

Are you talking about the lifted scales on his left lower leg? It looks like a start of scaly leg mites. You can apply an oil once a week and rub it underneath the scales to smother them. Castor oil, vaseline, vegetable oil, or coconut oil are some that many use. At first you may wash his legs in warm soapy water, and gently scrub with an old toothbrush to loosen the scales. Then rub the oil up under them after his legs are dry. New scales will usually grow in a few weeks.

 

[autumnbee17]

Are you talking about the lifted scales on his left lower leg? It looks like a start of scaly leg mites. You can apply an oil once a week and rub it underneath the scales to smother them. Castor oil, vaseline, vegetable oil, or coconut oil are some that many use. At first you may wash his legs in warm soapy water, and gently scrub with an old toothbrush to loosen the scales. Then rub the oil up under them after his legs are dry. New scales will usually grow in a few weeks.

Will this effect my other chickens? And where do you think this may of came from? Plus its been raining the past couple days (aka almost a week of raining).