Introduction and question.

[Dgeneration]

Hello to all. Fairly new to keeping chickens. We Have 2 x Australorps 12 months old, 1 x Barnevelda 13 months old and a Silver laced Wyandotte 11 months old.
All chickens are laying except the Barnevelda who was the only bird to moult, so she is just about ready to begin again.
I noticed only yesterday that the right foot of the eldest Australorp appeare3d to be swollen and she was favouring it slightly. I examined it last night and could find no trace of any injury. Therefore I think she might have scaly leg mite.
Could help me with a treatment for this please?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. The swelling could be from an infection. I'd strongly advise that you post your question, with pics here:

Please read this link first: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/have-an-emergency-disease-please-read-first.3569/
Then post on this link:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Good luck
PP

 

[dfalco]

Good links above!

I also did find this thread that might be helpful:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/scaly-leg-mites.1187503/#post-18753027

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC! Could you post a few pictures of her foot, including a shot if the bottom of the foot?
We are so glad you joined our flock.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

 

[drumstick diva]

 

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[rjohns39]

Welcome to BYC from Middle Tennessee