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[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to read BYC has already been helpful to you...thanks for joining us!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Jener8or]

I'm glad your rooster's legs are better! Dealing with predator losses is never fun, but it sounds like you are taking good care of them!

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[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us!

 

[Just Ranchin]

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[Marie2020]

Hey everyone! I am new to backyard chickens! I originally had 15 chickens, 5 buff Orpingtons, 5 barred Plymouth rocks, and 5 road Island reds. I adopted a rooster (unknown breed) who had serious feet issues and I used previous posts on BYC to help solve the problem. I took in 3 more Easter egger hens after loosing 2 hens to a fox! All of this happened in little over a year and I have 17 chickens currently. 16 hens and one rooster with a stationary coupe and two different chicken runs.
So thankful for the previous advice and look forward to posting issues if they come up!

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I found that soaking their feet and legs in Epsom salts helped my chickens. I would remove any scales that loosened up then rub in caster oil

Secondly. When it was more serious I would add a little alcohol rub into the Epsom salt water and soak for at least 20 minutes or more if you can.
Then as I've said removing any loose scales before wiping over the legs and feet with more alcohol rub plus the oil as mentioned. Oil is always last.

To add, if you don't presently have caster oil use olive oil.

 

[Boppo]

Glad to meet you, and welcome to membership in BYC. The articles and conversations here are such great resources, aren't they?!

To look for articles on BYC:

A. Use the SEARCH button, but use the Advanced Search choice, and select ARTICLES at the top of the box. Just enter your keyword(s) and scroll through your results!

B. I find it helpful to notice the rating and reviews. All articles are by BYC members, and all the reviews/ratings are as well. The ratings help a newbie like me sort the most useful and reliable articles.

C. You can bookmark the articles or posts you think you want to refer to again using that bookmark icon at the top of articles or posts. You can find them again by clicking on your own avatar and looking at the list of bookmarks you have built up!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

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[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!