I need help telling what breed of chicken this is!

[rjfarmer123]

She is about 2 years old and is very small compared to my other chickens. So if you can tell what breed this is, please let me know.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

She looks like a pretty mix to me, but as usual I am not totally sure!

Are the scales lifted on her feet/legs?

Welcome to BYC from WA state!

 

[rjfarmer123]

Yes the scales are lifted on her legs.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Yes the scales are lifted on her legs.

OK I can help. I have dealt with that a couple of times!

Here is an excellent 55 page thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/33903/scaly-leg-mites-need-best-easiest-quickest-solution-scaley

but I can tell you what I do to get the scales to go back down and heal. To treat Scaly Leg Mites, I dip each affected bird's legs in a cup of mineral oil. I just save the oil from day to day until it gets too nasty and then I get fresh. I use a disposable cup, so as not to have to wash the cup later.

I dip them every day to begin with and then every other day after I feel like they are getting a little improvement. The treatment needs to be for 2 weeks because of the life cycle of the mites. They can also infest the comb so you can put a little oil on the combs if you like (I never did though).

Some people use vaseline but I tried Bag Balm and it didn't seem to work as fast. If the leg scales are badly damaged you may not see them slough off until the scales molt. But when the scales are just slightly lifted, it only takes 2-3 weeks for them to look normal again from my experience.

What you are doing with the oil is simply smothering the mites. Hence the repeated application, since when it wears off it is no good. You can use vegetable oil as well. Don't use things that are toxic.

I hope this helps and I just wanted to say that if Scaly Leg Mites get bad enough they start to self-amputate the toes and even the whole foot at times, so it is very good to treat as soon as possible.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/03/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens.html

Here is someone's blog on it. I haven't read it carefully but it may give some other info. helpful to you!

Here is another site:
http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/04/scaly-leg-mites.html

Oh yes I forgot you should definitely dust/spray your coop with Poultry Dust or permethrin spray and toss bedding/nesting material in case they are wandering around in there.

Normally with mites (the regular kind) I always say to treat ALL birds in the flock, but I have successfully treated just the affected ones with Scaly Leg Mite and it was OK. Maybe because the birds who brought it in were new additions to the flock and hadn't been there awhile. If all your birds have been together a long time you may need to treat the whole flock- judgement call.

 

[BantamLover21]

She looks like a mixed breed to me.

 

[Michael OShay]

She looks like a mixed breed to me.

I agree.

 

[Wyandottes7]

She looks like a mixed breed to me.

I also agree.

 

[Spangled]

Oh! She is such a beauty! Where did you come across her?

 

[rjfarmer123]

My Grandpa had chickens and when he passed away last year I got them.