What is wrong with her feet?

[Elizabethwood09]

I found something on one of my pullets feet during a bumble foot check that I have not seen before. She does not appear to be in any distress and I do not see it on any of my other pullets so far. I'm hoping to find out what it is and how I can help her. Thank you for any help!

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

I don't know what's going on with her but I thought I would give you a bump in the forum.

 

[Elizabethwood09]

I don't know what's going on with her but I thought I would give you a bump in the forum.

Thank you so much!

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

Thank you so much!

You're welcome!

 

[Elizabethwood09]

Anyone?

 

[Isaac 0]

Flaking of the plantar surface is often an indication of rough bedding or perches promoting friction to the squamous epithelial skin cells resulting in the flaking. An overly dry, or wet environment can also be a predisposing factor. Speaking in an anecdotal manner, some hens are simply predisposed to developing it more than others, and besides the increased likely hood of developing pododermatitis, it tends not to bother them too much. In addition, to correcting any potential predisposing environmental factors, such as sanding down perches, you could soak the feet in Epsom saltwater, to prevent further flaking and possible infection.

 

[Elizabethwood09]

Flaking of the plantar surface is often an indication of rough bedding or perches promoting friction to the squamous epithelial skin cells resulting in the flaking. An overly dry, or wet environment can also be a predisposing factor. Speaking in an anecdotal manner, some hens are simply predisposed to developing it more than others, and besides the increased likely hood of developing pododermatitis, it tends not to bother them too much. In addition, to correcting any potential predisposing environmental factors, such as sanding down perches, you could soak the feet in Epsom saltwater, to prevent further flaking and possible infection.

This is great. Thank you so much.