snowinginc
In the Brooder
- Jul 20, 2020
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My favorite rooster is about 7 years old, a wonderful gallant fella who takes great care of his hens.
About 2 months ago we noticed him occasionally stumbling and his legs looked a bit scaly perhaps although not like any pictures. He does NOT have any evidence of bumblefoot, which we are familiar with.
He had very long spurs which we thought were tripping him up.
We removed the spurs and treated all our chickens, including him, for scaly leg with gasoline and A and D ointment, per veterinarian Michael Darre at University of Connecticut.
He seemed maybe a bit better but recently has gotten worse. He rarely free ranges with the hens, he just stays in the small pen off our coop. When he walks he often stretches each leg way behind him, falls forward and then catches himself with his other leg. Both legs are affected.
They are fed Purina layer with small snacks of sunflower seeds and a bit of scratch. Access to clean water at all times.
He still roosts at night, and some days seem better than others. On occasional good days you can barely tell and he’ll come out with the hens. Other days he doesn’t move much.
So...I’ll try to download a video of him yesterday, which was a moderate day, and maybe a picture or two of his feet/legs if I can.
I don’t know whether to treat for gout or scaly leg or both, or something else entirely. Your thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated. There are no local vets that treat chickens.
If you suggest a course of treatment, please link to the product or share a picture so I know exactly what is needed. Thank you very much!
About 2 months ago we noticed him occasionally stumbling and his legs looked a bit scaly perhaps although not like any pictures. He does NOT have any evidence of bumblefoot, which we are familiar with.
He had very long spurs which we thought were tripping him up.
We removed the spurs and treated all our chickens, including him, for scaly leg with gasoline and A and D ointment, per veterinarian Michael Darre at University of Connecticut.
He seemed maybe a bit better but recently has gotten worse. He rarely free ranges with the hens, he just stays in the small pen off our coop. When he walks he often stretches each leg way behind him, falls forward and then catches himself with his other leg. Both legs are affected.
They are fed Purina layer with small snacks of sunflower seeds and a bit of scratch. Access to clean water at all times.
He still roosts at night, and some days seem better than others. On occasional good days you can barely tell and he’ll come out with the hens. Other days he doesn’t move much.
So...I’ll try to download a video of him yesterday, which was a moderate day, and maybe a picture or two of his feet/legs if I can.
I don’t know whether to treat for gout or scaly leg or both, or something else entirely. Your thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated. There are no local vets that treat chickens.
If you suggest a course of treatment, please link to the product or share a picture so I know exactly what is needed. Thank you very much!
