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[daaannieelleee]

The trembling can be a sign of pain.

Ohhh, I just assumed limping would be the sign of pain. She flies up and down off the coop fine still but I get that animals hide their pain really well. Thank you for that!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Danielle! I would see about getting some poultry vitamins and treat for leg mites.
Leg mites cause the scales to lift, so might notice dirt under the scales on her legs, but not see mites.

 

[daaannieelleee]

Welcome to BYC, Danielle! I would see about getting some poultry vitamins and treat for leg mites.
Leg mites cause the scales to lift, so might notice dirt under the scales on her legs, but not see mites.

Thank you! Ive just looked at both chickens and the coop and found a bug in the coop, tiny and almost clear so I'm assuming a mite. And then I think, but I can't be sure as the other chicken, Minnie, doesnt let us get too close to her, but I think her legs look bigger than they use to and they are two different colours so I am assuming scaly leg mites now in both chickens and will treat them both and sort the coop out. I need to look at Omys legs closer too but from a distance so far they look fine, however she is easy to handle so she will be getting a full body check over as well as the legs to check for mites once family is home to help. This place is amazing and I wouldn't have even known to look at this as an option! Thank you!

 

[N F C]

Hi Danielle, hope all is ok with your birds. It's nice to have you here!

 

[daaannieelleee]

Hi Danielle, hope all is ok with your birds. It's nice to have you here!

Thank you so much! With the help of the awesome community here I think I have it figured out! What an awesome place this is

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[daaannieelleee]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

Thank you! Hello from little Christchurch!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Danielle and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.