It it possible for chickens to just shed their leg scales or does discolored, slightly raised scales always mean mites? My one hen has looked like this for about a month, but I never really thought it was a concern until now. My other hen also has one or two discolored leg scales. If it is SLM, what is the best way to treat it, and do I need to clean the coop and Lyme the dirt? I've read multiple ways to treat this, but I'd like to know the most effective. Here are some pictures.
My Polish hen. Note the yellowish discolored, slightly raised scales.
My Silkie hen. I can't tell if she has a similar thing going on or if I'm just being paranoid.
My Polish hen. Note the yellowish discolored, slightly raised scales.
My Silkie hen. I can't tell if she has a similar thing going on or if I'm just being paranoid.
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