scales on feet looking bad???

[specialk1685]

my roosters scales on his feet are lifting and have a lot of dark color under them like dirt under nails... but they just keep getting worse?? i thought maybe they would fall off and grow new... but im wondering if this is an illness?? does anyone have any clue???

 

[bobby d]

Welcome to Backyards!! I had the samething happen and was told it was mites. Also was told to apply vasaline on the legs daily for a few days and the mites will die. I did and it worked. Basicly anything that is thick and will stick to the leg will work. I already had some vasaline so that's what I used. Hope everything works out for you!!

 

[specialk1685]

thank you so much i will try that i think i do have vaseline i hope it works too !!!thanks again!!!

 

[ranchhand]

Excellent thread in the link below regarding scaly leg mites. That's what it sounds like you have.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=33903

 

[specialk1685]

thats exactly what it looks like !!! thank u so much guys!!! i cant thank u enough i would have been lost ...

 

[bobby d]

No problem!! Hope all goes well..keep us posted!!

 

[RedRoosterFarm]

WD40 or vaseline or bag balm
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