Silkie feet

[sawilliams]

It would take a very extreme case to permanently injury a chicken and most deaths would be either due to secondary infection or lack of nutrients due to lameness. Though with all parasites anemia can happen amid can kill

 

[Rosiecheeks]

So I did his second soaking today.. his feet were super dirty from him free ranging with vasaline yesterday so in the pictures he is dirty. Sorry it’s really difficult to
Hold a chicken and get
Pictures of his feet. so he is now in cage so he can keep his feet cleaner. I noticed a huge difference in his feet they were a lot softer and some of the really big scales actually came off.. I hope he keeps improving he is such a sweet chicken he even let me blow dry him with no fuss.. I posted some pictures it still looks pretty bad but it’s better than yesterday. How long should I soak and vasaline everyday.?

 

[sawilliams]

So a quick search I don't answers four lifecycles of scaly leg mite from 10-14 day up to 14-21 days. I would treat no less then 2 weeks, and probably continue once a week for a few weeks after.


Once thing to remember with feather feet, you still need to treat the whole leg. Vaseline might be easiest four the main foot portion but a thinner oil might work better on the up legs are scales are more hidden and harder to clean.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

So a quick search I don't answers four lifecycles of scaly leg mite from 10-14 day up to 14-21 days. I would treat no less then 2 weeks, and probably continue once a week for a few weeks after.
Once thing to remember with feather feet, you still need to treat the whole leg. Vaseline might be easiest four the main foot portion but a thinner oil might work better on the up legs are scales are more hidden and harder to clean.

I agree, treating the whole leg is important. Even non-feather foot chickens, you need to apply your oil/ointment of choice all the way up the leg

@Rosiecheeks the foot are looking better! I would still give him a daily soak and slathering for several more days, hopefully more of the scales and debris will loosen and fall off.
Since the feet are in pretty bad shape, after the legs look to be healing, I would soak at least once a week (or more) and apply the oil a few times a week as well.

When he is healed up, it would be a good idea to give him a weekly inspection and if you notice any problems, get on top of it.

You're doing good!

 

[Rosiecheeks]

Omg! Thank You so much everybody for all the encouragement. Nobody I know immediately knows anything about chickens. Even the ppl at kahoots just told me to google it. The rest of my flock aren’t really showing any signs on there feet. I have 9 chickens two older ones that were given to me from a neighbor. One being the silkie with the scaly nite problem.Those are in there own coop. And seven chickens that I just got from a hatchery in April 2018. They are in there own coop. But everyone free ranges and only goes in The coop at night. The only problem I’m having is that I spray the rest of th chickens with olive oil while there perching at night and the next day there feet are all dirty. I don’t know how big of a deal this is? If the dirt will just fall off once the feet are dry or if it can cause more of a problem? Also how should I treat there coop. And after thinking about it if these chickens came to me with scaly mites they probably have other mites too? What can I do to get on top of this problem so that my flock is safe happy an healthy?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Omg! Thank You so much everybody for all the encouragement. Nobody I know immediately knows anything about chickens. Even the ppl at kahoots just told me to google it. The rest of my flock aren’t really showing any signs on there feet. I have 9 chickens two older ones that were given to me from a neighbor. One being the silkie with the scaly nite problem.Those are in there own coop. And seven chickens that I just got from a hatchery in April 2018. They are in there own coop. But everyone free ranges and only goes in The coop at night. The only problem I’m having is that I spray the rest of th chickens with olive oil while there perching at night and the next day there feet are all dirty. I don’t know how big of a deal this is? If the dirt will just fall off once the feet are dry or if it can cause more of a problem? Also how should I treat there coop. And after thinking about it if these chickens came to me with scaly mites they probably have other mites too? What can I do to get on top of this problem so that my flock is safe happy an healthy?

Your other chickens will take dust baths and the oil will wear off.

Look through their feathers for any evidence of lice/mites -this Chicken Chick article has very good photos for identification and information. If you find any parasites, treat your flock and coop with a Permethrin based poultry spray or dust - this THREAD shows what you can find online and in feed stores.

@Rosiecheeks I'm are glad you're here and that you found everyone to be encouraging, that is what I find so special about BYC it's the people like @sawilliams @snow5164 and @tjo804 that have taken the time to offer suggestions/advice and support!

 

[tjo804]

I just got horse and stable spray to keep on hand it has .05% permethrin and says on labEl for poultry mites and lice can be used on coop and birds.

I know TSC carries it.

Thank you @Wyorp Rock i try.
Sometimes support is all I have to offer but I know there are wise people here with great answers

 

[Rosiecheeks]

I just read this article you may find it helpful for trimming and understanding his nails. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...tices-how-to-do-so-why-and-preventions.64400/
Think dog nails chickens have a quick too.

Good luck with the leg mites. If he is in your coop, make sure you treat that also burn bedding if you can and I use seven dust in my coop then put new bedding down.

Tha was a very helpful informative article ! Thank you so much

 

[Rosiecheeks]

UPDATE. So I’ve been washing his feet everyday in epsom salt and alternating between vasaline and A&D on his feet and vegetable oil on his legs. I have been doing this for the past 11 days straight. I have him separated in a large dog crate cage with a sod grass bottom so his feet don’t get dirty.his feet look amazingly better I would say about 70% or more of all scales have come off!! I know I’m about to hit that 10-14 day mite life cycle so I’m not sure if I should keep him in the cage for another week or if I can let him out and lower the frequency of the soaking and vasaline. The reason I’m asking is because he seems sad in the cage.. I know he misses being out with the other chickens and free ranging. It sounds funny but I can tell the difference in him.

 

[tjo804]

I am going to say, use your best judgment. And if you do feel he should be in the coop some Vaseline on the legs would do no harm to the rest of the flock.

Use caution so you don't have to start over on all your flock. You could prob set up a small pen area where he could hear and see but not infect others for a bit before roost time.

CONGRATULATIONS and Good luck

Ps would love to see some pics of his stylish almost healthy feet!