Bumblefoot?

[charlielavin]

just noticed one of my light sussex was on the perch but her left foot wasn't wrapped round the wood like her other one, also her 'toes' were a bit crooked too on that feet. I told a shoddy picture (sorry!) for you guys to have a look at, and Ill try and take another tonight when I can get a closer look. I also noticed that one of the hens has been sitting on the floor of the house as opposed to the perch.

let me know what you think!

 

[charlielavin]

Here are some more pictures. Though I couldn't get the back of her foot, as she legged it as soon as I got to close.....so that must be a good thing!

I noticed the scales near the top of her toes was rough so maybe it might be something different?

thank you in advance!

*UPDATE* just had a look no scabs, though it is slightly more swollen than her other foot and quite warm (well it would be wouldn't it!). Thinking now it maybe a bit of scaly foot instead. *phew*

Also in for a penny in for a pound - I've noticed beak is turning black, both of my light sussex have chipped their beak quite badly (though it doesn't seem to stop them eating lots!). Is there anything I can do to help them?

 

[Davidd]

Hello, legs look like it could be scaly leg- the scales are raised. As for the beak colour- it is normal- on exhibition light sussex it should vary from horn colour to white but black is ok on your bird It is quite healthy.
regards, David

 

[charlielavin]

Hurrah!

I'm relieved about the beak, I thin my Light Sussex is beautiful but I won't be exhibiting her. I've got some scaly foot stuff in so I'll start spraying asap.

Thanks again Davidd - are you sure I can't tempt you to move up north so you can advise me on looking after my small flock all the time!

Charliex

 

[Davidd]

Hi Charlie- well I was born and raised in Northumberland-so go back quite often
I will post some pics of my light and Coronation Sussex so you can compare.
Treat her legs weekly for 3 or 4 weeks and don't be surprised if you don't see much difference- it takes up to a year because they only moult out the leg scales annually.
regards, David