I have to talk POLISH!

[rosewolf22002]

Thank you! I am close to picking the keepers and selling or culling the ones that don't hold up to what I want. I think a few more weeks to see how they fill out. I still have bald spots on a few.

 

[mycutekitties]

Please help me with my son's Buff laced pullet. Last Saturday I was holding her and noticed the bottom of her feet were cracked so much some were bleeding (small amount). They were all dried out feeling. Her legs are okay. No raised scales. So I pulled her out to put her inside so I could treat the bottom of her feet. I have used neosporin, some Bannix (is anitfugal/baterial to prevent invection). I am not sure what it is. I dont think its mites since her leg is okay. Today they are not bleeding but still cracked, skin looks rough around her feet. What can I do to fix this?

Oh she is oily looking because I dipped her legs in cooking oil thinking it was mites. So she is slick.

Ouch! I haven't seen that before. Poor baby. I wish I had some advice for you.

 

[stephanie1992]

i was given this chicken as a Polish. It is a hen. lays eggs. My question is...is it pure breed. I got told it looks like a mix. I dont know anything about polish. Shes very flighty and mean

 

[flower]

Stephanie1992 Your Polish looks as if it might have been part of a project to make Chocolate Polish. Some of the feathers look brown instead of black. So yes she is polish but not a standard shape or color. Too bad her personality is what it is.

 

[3ChickensinNC]

3chickensinnc, that might be bumblefoot.  Are there any swellings on the top?

No swelling on top. Actually the top of the feet and legs are just fine. It is only underneath. The bottom is cracked, dry, some places looks like its peeling on backside of the leg.

 

[3ChickensinNC]

Try VetRx for poultry on the legs and feet. It may help...

I do have this. Should I rub it in the feet? I only have used it in water

 

[chickee]

I do have this. Should I rub it in the feet? I only have used it in water

What kind of roost do you have? It might be irritating her feet? She might be allergic to the wood? If the VetRx doesn't help, you might try Bag Balm (developed for milk cows with mastitis) it works wonders. You can use it on people and animals. It is an antiseptic and is great for super dry, cracked skin.

Good luck with your girl! I hope she gets better

This is what it looks like to help you find it at the feed store. I think even drug stores carry it.

 

[HighNDryFarm]

Yippee! I have a broody! Yep, a POLISH broody! And she's as serious as a heart attack, no eye contact, no budging, just flattened out over the eggs!

Sssshhhhhh...it's only been a couple days!

 

[stephanie1992]

what do u guys think of this guy? I dont know his Background. Got him for free. His tails kinda messed up. It is a roo. Do u think hes a hatchery bird? the lady said she shoed him but he didnt place because the judge said he has spikes. What is Spikes on a chicken? Im thinking its to do with his comb. Its a v shape with bumpy things on it

 

[flower]

What kind of roost do you have? It might be irritating her feet? She might be allergic to the wood? If the VetRx doesn't help, you might try Bag Balm (developed for milk cows with mastitis) it works wonders. You can use it on people and animals. It is an antiseptic and is great for super dry, cracked skin.

Good luck with your girl! I hope she gets better

This is what it looks like to help you find it at the feed store. I think even drug stores carry it.

Our Walmart pharmacy carries bag balm at a lower price than the hardware/feed store. I hate to advertise walmart but choices for shopping where I live are limited and I do need to watch prices.