You could follow the previously advised methods of soaking and spraying Vetericyn or Blue Kote antibiotic spray.Is there any way to help this ?
In case it gets worse you could pull the pinfeather.
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You could follow the previously advised methods of soaking and spraying Vetericyn or Blue Kote antibiotic spray.Is there any way to help this ?
The feathers might look ratty in this photo because I had just washed her feet off and lightly dried them with a towel. This redness just showed up today. I look over my birds every day. She has more than sufficient space and it’s kept clean. I will try an epsom soak.I'm not very experienced with feet feathered chickens, but pin feathers are very sensitive to any disturbance, and basing off the condition of the feathers around her foot, it looks to be ratty-looking, so it's possible they're being rubbed frequently when she walks thus creating irritation and redness where the shaft connects to the skin. I agree with Azygous it may be a good idea to put an antiseptic on it, or maybe an antibacterial ointment. Soaking the foot in Epsom salt water may help reduce some of the irritation going on.
Was asking if there’s any way to help if it is pin feather irritation.Help the wounded foot or help prevent ongoing injuries?
The first has already been addressed. The second would be wise to search the space for hazards caused by sharp objects or rough surfaces.
The feathers might look ratty in this photo because I had just washed her feet off and lightly dried them with a towel. This redness just showed up today. I look over my birds every day. She has more than sufficient space and it’s kept clean. I will try an epsom soak.
Was asking if there’s any way to help if it is pin feather irritation.