my flock is mostly bantam ICochin and Cochin mixes, and I live in the Pacific Northwest, where it rains most of the year. last year most of my birds feet feather broke off or I had to cut them back because of the rain. their run gets pretty muddy, I put down sand usually which helps but isnt a perfect fix. as well as they free range most of the time. does anyone have any tips about keeping their feet clean or at least protecting their feet feathers? I can't keep them in the run because of mud.