Question about Brahma feet

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Update
We have found that 3 out of 4 of the Brahmas had dirt stuck in deep wells created between the toes on the underside of the foot. We dug it out, and some of them need soaking first. We used a strong squirt bottle with saline water for that, as in these temps wet feathers are out of the question. A Butler gum dental tool helped getting the dirt out as well.
The most active and also lightest of them didn’t have it. About 3 weeks later we checked again, and the “foot wells” of the heavier birds had some dirt again, but not as bad.
We will be checking them all at least once a month.

That happened to my Brahma girl as well. She now has a terrible limp as she recovers. Good luck to you!

 

[WaveyCreekChickens]

That happened to my Brahma girl as well. She now has a terrible limp as she recovers. Good luck to you!

What do you mean, as she recovers? Was there blood or something when you cleaned out the dirt?

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

What do you mean, as she recovers? Was there blood or something when you cleaned out the dirt?

They were quite large and peeking through the skin on the other side. Her skin is just closing up. She never limped before, so we didn't notice for a while. Poor girl.

 

[WaveyCreekChickens]

They were quite large and peeking through the skin on the other side. Her skin is just closing up. She never limped before, so we didn't notice for a while. Poor girl.

Ok, got it now. I hope she recovers quickly!
I was told to spray Vetericyn on them, so that’s what we do after we clean the spots out. Mine don’t have damage from the dirt spots, thank goodness.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Ok, got it now. I hope she recovers quickly!
I was told to spray Vetericyn on them, so that’s what we do after we clean the spots out. Mine don’t have damage from the dirt spots, thank goodness.

Thank you! I'll try that.

 

[Chicklady4]

I added 4 adult Brahmas to my existing flock last summer. They are shy and we are still getting to know each other.
They are quite different in body, behaviour and movement from the chickens I have had for a couple of years. They waddle more than stride, and dirt/poop sticks to their feet.
I am wondering if it is normal for Brahmas that their feet are “gnarlier” than other chickens’ feet. Obviously they are feathered, but these 4 also have thicker feet and their scales are rougher looking. I have treated them for SLM a few times in the fall, just in case they had it, but the look of the feet didn’t change.
Brahma owners, is there anything you do as regular feet maintenance?
Thanks in advance
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My brahma has kankles!!! Her feet are fat!!