Once again treating my roo's legs for ????

[Wynette]

Thanks, Pink - I appreciate it.

 

[Wynette]

Hey, folks - I posted a link over on the Marans thread, since (at least my boys) are that breed - someone PM'd me asking if it MIGHT be testosterone related since it's always with the roosters and never hens....I think that's a super valid question - does anyone have this issue with their hens, or always roosters?

 

[gritsar]

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Wynette, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I'm not able to sit at the computer for very long right now, so it's hop on, hop off.

As I think you probably know, we euthanized Thor a few months ago when the condition appeared to be too painful for him to continue. He got to where he hardly ever stood anymore. He would just sit in the grass and watch his hens forage. His quality of life stunk, IMO. Hated to do it, but did what we felt was best for him.

In the 2+ years Thor had the condition, not one hen ever developed the same thing; therefore I think it's reasonable to assume that it wasn't contagious like mites or even fungal.

 

[coloradochick]

Hey guys, I just found this thread. Gritty sorry to hear about your boy. just stinks

I have two boys who I got from a guy who had wayyyy too many hens and roos together and they have this problem. One is a black Langshan and the other is a white Langshan but thier legs are red and irritated and the feathers are all broke off. Not swollen like vicegrips but they have bled but I think that's due to getting picked. I tried pour on Ivermectin since I thought it was mites. I wish I could heal them up I would love to see their legs in all their feathery glory. John Wayne(black) is going through a molt right now and looks very sad. I'm also fighting an infection of the nose and mouth in some of the flock but treating everyone. Tired of there always being a problem. I hope everyones guys get better.

 

[gritsar]

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Hope your boys get better.

It's a feather footed roo problem no doubt. I've not aware of anyone having this problem with their clean legged roos.

 

[Wynette]

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Wynette, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I'm not able to sit at the computer for very long right now, so it's hop on, hop off.

As I think you probably know, we euthanized Thor a few months ago when the condition appeared to be too painful for him to continue. He got to where he hardly ever stood anymore. He would just sit in the grass and watch his hens forage. His quality of life stunk, IMO. Hated to do it, but did what we felt was best for him.

In the 2+ years Thor had the condition, not one hen ever developed the same thing; therefore I think it's reasonable to assume that it wasn't contagious like mites or even fungal.

Gritty - I'm so sorry! I'm sure you must have told me about Thor, but I completely forgot - I'm so sorry! My mind is not what it once was to be sure. Sounds like you truly did what was best for him...bless you!

 

[gritsar]

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Wynette, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I'm not able to sit at the computer for very long right now, so it's hop on, hop off.

As I think you probably know, we euthanized Thor a few months ago when the condition appeared to be too painful for him to continue. He got to where he hardly ever stood anymore. He would just sit in the grass and watch his hens forage. His quality of life stunk, IMO. Hated to do it, but did what we felt was best for him.

In the 2+ years Thor had the condition, not one hen ever developed the same thing; therefore I think it's reasonable to assume that it wasn't contagious like mites or even fungal.

Gritty - I'm so sorry! I'm sure you must have told me about Thor, but I completely forgot - I'm so sorry! My mind is not what it once was to be sure. Sounds like you truly did what was best for him...bless you!

My mind's not in even the same solar system it once was.

 

[hdowden]

similar problem but here its been raining and is very muddy. non of his feathers are fallen out just red and inflamed, my boys a d'uccle

 

[solanaskyes]

I have had this problem with a feather legged roo....very red, swollen and irritated shanks. I tried all the usual stuff, but finally resorted to Baytril injections and I seem to be getting results with that, after the second injection, I've noticed his shanks are less red and angry looking than before. I plan to keep up treatment for another week or so to see if it continues to improve.

 

[Tikkijane]

Nessa, to answer your question first. I use pine shavings in my coop, but my birds are rarely in the coop. They free range all day long on green pasture and the forest floor.
I've never had to clip Thor's nails and in fact, two of them are black; like dead, but haven't fallen out.
I am still exchanging PMs with Pine Grove about the problem, asking questions and answering others. Pine Grove suspects gout, which is incurable. If I get a pretty definitive diagnosis and it turns out Thor is going to be in considerable pain - it's so hard to judge an animal's pain, they are so good at hiding it as part of their survival - I will cull him. Otherwise he will live out his natural life with us, as I have always intended.

I know this is very old and Thor is long gone........

but, has anyone used cherries as a natural remedy for gout?