Scaley Leg and Bumble Foot ???????

[Varooka]

Does anyone have Hens that have either of these conditions? I am worried that two of mine may have these??? and at the moments cannot afford the Vet costs. Pictures would be good and perhaps known cures. Cheers Varooka

 

[ch1cknpr1ncess]

Hi dear. I'm going to post some links of pictures of bumblefoot and scaly leg for you. None of my hens have had either, but I know people who have had hens with these conditions, and these are accurate pictures.

Bumblefoot:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LTuzCB1oQ...KR8/s1600/7-26-11+Bumblefoot+pics+%282%29.jpg

http://www.fishpondinfo.com/photos/birds/chickens/bumble.jpg


Scaly leg:
http://keep-hens-raise-chickens.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/scaly-leg-mite.bmp

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu311/saramarks132/Picture040.jpg

First decide if these are what you are dealing with, then look into treatment options. Also research prevention. Handling your flock everyday is the best way to stay on top of these things before they become too serious. Usually experience is the best teacher.

Good luck to you and your hens!