IS THIS LEG MITES OR SOMETHING ELSE? Pic Heavy

[tjo804]

Thank you, I will watch for that.

 

[ChickNanny13]

@Wyorp Rock

OMG ... I've noticed my girls (BO) legs having a red streak down their legs (outer) but it would disappear although sometimes got really red. Did examine their legs, never figured it out but thought it had to do with our weather being warm & humid. I now know different. Never thought anything was "wrong" but had I asked, I'd have learned

EDITED: Added that my girls are Buffs, those mentioned in the HEN posting were all BO, now wondering if it's Orpingtons or a general hormonal thing?

 

[tjo804]

My Roo is a Cochin. But I am relieved a bit I was feeling terrible because I have bottle fed kittens taken in 2 Silkies with healing issues and another 2 Cochins as well as a duck family. And I was feeling like I was helping but at the cost of my flock. Maybe I am hormonal too

I am praying that is all it is and that I learned something new.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Always learning on BYC, Members are the greatest

 

[tjo804]

I usually come here FIRST! Before treatment. But I was feeling ashamed because the appearance of his legs scared me and I started feeling neglectful.

I will not make that mistake again!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Wyorp Rock
OMG ... I've noticed my girls (BO) legs having a red streak down their legs (outer) but it would disappear although sometimes got really red. Did examine their legs, never figured it out but thought it had to do with our weather being warm & humid. I now know different. Never thought anything was "wrong" but had I asked, I'd have learned
EDITED: Added that my girls are Buffs, those mentioned in the HEN posting were all BO, now wondering if it's Orpingtons or a general hormonal thing?

It's more noticeable in breeds that have light colored legs. BO's have white legs so you can see it really well, yellow legged birds it's fairly easy to see as well. Black legs like Australorp-I have not noticed it, but assume it's there
If you watch closely, the redness will also wax and wane over the course of the day. You can observe this especially in a rooster - look at the legs in the morning - morning time is mating time, the redness will lessen by mid day, then late afternoon the redness returns (roosters like to mate before roosting). At least that's what I observed in my BO boy.

I usually come here FIRST! Before treatment. But I was feeling ashamed because the appearance of his legs scared me and I started feeling neglectful.
I will not make that mistake again!

Please never be ashamed to ask a question! We are here to learn and help each other the best we can.
Keep us posted on your handsome fella!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Good to know and thank you for clearing the "red pin stripes" I see now & then ...