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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: ScotsGirl on January 06, 2010, 10:20:38 pm

Title: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: ScotsGirl on January 06, 2010, 10:20:38 pm

I have 6 rescued free range red hens.  One has very yellow legs and feet, not sure whether always been like that or if something is wrong.  Doesn't seem bothered and no sign of parasites.

Anyone got any ideas?

Title: Re: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: harry on January 08, 2010, 08:58:48 pm

CORN FED ?????? Thats corn as in maize.

Title: Re: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: doganjo on January 08, 2010, 09:49:01 pm

I don't know either but some of my ex-batts have beige legs and feet and some of them have yellow ones.  My LS hen and cockerel have greyish pink legs and feet.  So I would think it's related to the breed they come from?

Title: Re: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: shetlandpaul on January 08, 2010, 10:17:30 pm

the cross with the shetland and hylines produced 3 diffrent coloured legs. so don't worry its not a problem

Title: Re: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: xxmillyxx on January 09, 2010, 01:22:58 pm

My Sasso's have yellow legs if they are brown chucks and pink if they are white ??  Don't think there is a problem

Title: Re: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: ScotsGirl on January 11, 2010, 09:29:50 pm

Thanks all, I feel happier now.  They look healthy enough.  Is it normal for hens for have a bulging chest?  I noticed with the red hens one looked like it had a huge lump one side but now reckon they all have.  Is it because they are so thin?  My Marans don't seem like it but they are about 4 times the weight!

Title: Re: Chicken with yellow legs/feet
Post by: shetlandpaul on January 12, 2010, 07:29:12 am

if she is happy and eating and pooing then she has just pigged out. its just her crop. it can be a sign of health problems but the biggest chance is that its nothing. stop worrying you will know if one is sick.