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Post by Ali on Jan 6, 2012 12:52:13 GMT 1
One of the older two, I've only just noticed, has a swollen lower leg. Its about twice the size of the other one and looks 'scaley'.
Any ideas on what it could be?
I'll try and get a photo later.
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Post by troll on Jan 6, 2012 13:03:44 GMT 1
scaly mite? try vaseline
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Post by Em on Jan 6, 2012 13:35:48 GMT 1
Agree with troll. But if it maybe that put vaseline on all their legs as it goes into the bedding and dust baths(or should that be mud baths right now....)
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Post by Ali on Jan 6, 2012 16:24:56 GMT 1
Looks like this.......... which yes .......... could very well be scaley leg mite This isn't our hen, its a pic off the internet that I found. Gotta find the vaseline now....... If its not one thing its another eh
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2012 18:10:06 GMT 1
Fat leg chicken syndrome??
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Post by kergotu on Jan 6, 2012 18:21:15 GMT 1
Hi ali,
If it is scaly leg mite and it really looks as bad as the photo, the first steps to take would be to stand the bird in a bowl, or the sink with warm water and a little detergent, (washing up liquid).
Do this for half an hour or so. This will loosen up the scales and kill most the mites, (make sure she doesn't drink the water or drown). Take the bird out and with a old tooth brush, scrub the scales gently, (Side to side, NOT up and down).
In some cases it may be possible to dig out the white muck from under the scales with a tooth pick. If this is possible and the bird is calm this will help speed up the recovery. The scales will have more chance of returning to there normal place, whilst she grows the new.
Rinse the bird off, dry it well, (I use a hair dry in most cases) and stand her near a radiator or warm place, out the way of drafts.
When she's completely dry, as the others have said, apply a good coating of Vaseline. Place her on new, good quality, clean straw. If you can dust the bedding with an anti-mite powder, this may well help.
If using wood shavings, these will stick to the Vaseline, stop the scales from settling down or may even lift the scales up again, which may well lead to secondary infections/problems.
This is quite a common problem and most birds do return to normal.
Good luck and happy bathing.
Mark.
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Jan 7, 2012 12:46:26 GMT 1
Oh poor chickie. That's about the one thing mine haven't suffered from but I do look out for it as I know what it looks like. Good luck with the vaseline.
Can we buy that in France?
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Post by Ali on Jan 7, 2012 12:52:52 GMT 1
Mark
This is excellent advice and I'll be doing her this afternoon. I'm positive it is the scaly lice and yes, her leg is close to the picture in terms of state. I cannot beleive I didn't spot this happening!
I have some Dettol here and am thinking of putting a drop of that into the water as well as the deterg - would that help?
Yes their bedding is good q straw and I do shake anti-lice powder in it, I'll do them another bedding change today.
Got to catch her first tho ! She's one of 2 that were given to us and hasn't been handled well in the past so this is going to be fun!
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Post by Ali on Jan 7, 2012 16:18:31 GMT 1
Do you think I can catch her ! Not a chance Fli is back now from Rennes so we'll get her sorted tomorrow.
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Post by philippa on Jan 7, 2012 18:19:46 GMT 1
Hope you manage to catch her and get her treated.
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