wee chookie Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Can the scales moult/peel or is it only if they have scaley leg that the scales stick out a bit? A couple of my chooks have puffy looking scales at their delicate ankles, they don't look sore and there is no discharge but they look like they might be peeling off. i just don't want to chase them about with tubs of vaseline if it is just a summer thing. if it is scaley leg what is the best thing to do? can i just treat them wiht Ivomec Eprinex and if so where do i buy it? any advice would be appreciated The other query is my orpington clogs up her bottom feathers with poo, how far can i trim these back so i don't have to wash her bottom as much?! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 You might find informaton *here* and *here* useful in identifying whether or not you have scaly leg mite and how to treat it. I don't know anything about clipping Orpington knickers but have you wormed her recently and checked for lice? This can make their poo a bit runny and hence making their knicker feathers dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee chookie Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 it doesn't sound the first one as there isn't a powdery substance, the snaps aren't quite the same either...the scales are just sticking up at the feet area so that's why i wondered whether they moult scales too? i ahven't found any bugs on them or in the coop either. they are starting to moult a few feathers just now....might just give the vaseline rub a try though if the ladies will permit i have just wormed my ladies and Orpie's bottom get in a mess regardless of poo type!! i think she is fed up of me washing her, i worry for fly strike you see. poor hens have a worrying mother hen to look after them ... sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
