Roosters red feet

[Chic Rustler]

I noticed both of my roosters have this going on. Is it some kind of mite?

 

[Chickassan]

Nope, that's a hormonal thing means he's a healthy,virile,pink footed fella.

 

[Chic Rustler]

Thanks!

 

[lazy gardener]

What she said!!!

I'm not sure, but he might be having a bit of scaly leg mites going on. He and the rest of your flock could benefit from a slathering of any type of oil.

 

[Chickassan]

I see a couple slightly lifted scales, so if there are scaleys it's pretty minor still. Good eye!

What she said!!!

I'm not sure, but he might be having a bit of scaly leg mites going on. He and the rest of your flock could benefit from a slathering of any type of oil.

 

[lazy gardener]

Agreed. It's not a case of: "WOW! That roo has scaly leg mites!!!" Rather: "I'm not sure, those legs look dry, and there might be some scaly leg mites, so... it wouldn't hurt to treat him, and the rest of the flock." At the very least, he and his gals will get a foot spa treatment.

 

[Chic Rustler]

How do you treat it? Just oil?

 

[lazy gardener]

Cooking oil, vaseline, castor oil, mineral oil, any type of oil that would be safe to put on skin. Simply apply to the bird's legs and feet. Easiest to do at night. The oil smothers the mites that live between the scales on the legs/feet. A bad infestation can also affect the comb and wattles. Repeat 7 - 10 days later to kill any mites that hatch from eggs after the first treatment.

 

[Chic Rustler]

they have some black specs on the combs and waffles. Do I put the oil there too?

 

[lazy gardener]

You certainly can. It won't do any harm. Just be sure you don't get any near their nostrils.