Roo has pink color to feet now.

[TexasChickenLady]

Hello I was wondering if anyone knew why my Roo's feet have gone from being the normal pale white color to redish pink especially in between the toes. I thought maybe it's because we've had so much rain and the ground is wet. I havent noticed is on my hens. What do you reckon? Thank in advance!

 

[speckledhen]

Some roos normally have a reddish wash up the sides of the legs and between the toes. My BRs do and RIRs do.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Sometimes it has to do with their male hormones...like an attraction to the hens

I should add that I learned that from Hinkjc when I hatched chicks from her Buff Orps and the roosters legs had pink streaks up and down them. So I had asked her that question...... lol

 

[mypicklebird]

During the winter here when it is colder and wetter, everyone's feet get more pink. I do not know the answer to state with conviction, but I *think* it is because they are cold and the blood circulation does up to keep the exposed parts warm- and they appear pink/flushed because of the increased blood flow. Like my own nose/ears/fingers outside. Could be also due to irritation from the mud. If there is no swelling/limping/asymmetry probably nothing to worry about. I do remember one of my roosters was always pinker than the others- he was the one with white legs- probably was just more visible on him than the yellow and slate shanked birds.
jess

 

[TexasChickenLady]

Thank's Ya'll!