Should I keep one? ***PICS ADDED***

[bobbi-j]

I'm not sure if this is the right place, or if it should be in Predators & Pests or Diseases, so feel free to move it if necessary. Yesterday I posted a question about Light Brahmas - got some from a neighbor, want to keep one for a flock rooster. As I was observing them today, I noticed that several of them have red spots on their legs. Any idea what this is, or how to treat it? Or should I just butcher all of these and find another Lt. Brahma in better condition? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[drumstick diva]

Do you mean like mites? Or red coloration on their legs??

 

[midget_farms]

If they are moving spots they are mites. easily treated with vaseline & seven dust.

If they are red spots like sores I don't know - could still be mites as they dig under the skin.

Try this - find the one you want & slather his legs in vaseline. Then again in about 3 or 4 days. By day 7 or 8 they should be looking better. If they are in very bad shape it may take a couple weeks to heal.

 

[bobbi-j]

They're not moving spots like mites, more like red areas on the legs.... I'll try to get some pictures. All of the birds look pretty rough. I think they've been pretty much fending for themselves for a while. That, and they were in a crate for a good portion of the day and the night before in 90 degree heat. I couldn't get them till afternoon, and they were crated the night before. Yeah, I'll put some pictures up.

 

[bobbi-j]

OK, these are the best ones I could get. They weren't too thrilled with modeling for me...

 

[crawfordmama]

Does the skin look broken or irritated?

 

[silkiechicken]

Many feather footed birds, especially ones with white or light yellow skin, end up with red "irritated" legs where the feathers come out. I think the movement of foot feathering results in red scales/skin where they emerge. Looks normal.

 

[bobbi-j]

Crawfordmama - The skin looks intact and not irritated or inflamed.

Silkiechicken - Thank you. I'm not real familiar with Brahmas. I've had cochins but hadn't seen anything like this on them.