3.6m Omlet Chicken Run for sale, Brand New in Boxes, Milton Keynes (MK19)

[Al]

Hello chicken lovers,

 

My mother-in-law is looking after my chickens while we try to sort out our house and garden. She phoned last night to say that Liza had developed dry skin on her wattles. Is this anything to worry about? When Liza lived here I noticed that she did have dry wattles from time to time but I just used to put Vaseline on them (when she let me!)

 

Anyone have any advice for me?

 

Thanks,

Al

[Redwing]

how strange... I'd give them a wipe with some soaking wet cotton wool then slather on some gentle hand cream but I dont know what is causing it

 

Adding some Cod Liver Oil to the diet may work long term

[Plum]

Could it be the effects of sun on them?

[Al]

Yes, it could be the sun as I've only noticed it in spring and summer months. Will ask mother-in-law to moisturise and will suggest cod liver oil. Thanks for the replies

[Al]

Update: My husband went to visit the chickens and he inspected the alleged dry skin but he couldn't see anything unusual. Perhaps my mother in law was being too cautious but that's the best way to be if you're new to chickens. The chickens are being thoroughly spoilt by her Their most recent outrageous treat was leftover Christmas cake.

[staceychristie]

LEFT OVER CHRISTMAS CAKE?????? Ours has usually gone by boxing day

 

We used vaseline on our girls too, as they used to 'kiss' each other to try and remove the flakey skin. Vet said sometimes the sun drys them out, or could be the cold evenings afterwards.

 

Glad she's ok.

 

Stacey