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Albop
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Same with my girl...Not 100%, but much better. How do her legs look? Are they more scaley than usual or have elevated scales? She may have scaley leg mites. I would soak her legs in warm water with epsom salt, then gently brush them with warm (non-toxic) soapy water with an old toothbrush, and then slather their legs in organic coconut oil. Be sure to get the entire leg and feet because the object is to smother the insects, not allow them to move to a different location. (I microwave it for 5 sec to make it easier to apply) This is a benign way to smother leg mites, and it seems to have made my girl feel better and walk around a bit more. I also completely cleaned out their coop, and sprayed all wood surfaces (including the roosts) with vinegar and left it open to air out all afternoon, then replaced all pine shavings and cleaned the laying boxes really well.
Lastly, I added probiotics to their water and fed small amounts of water to her with a dropper to be sure she's drinking enough water. I have re-applied the coconut oil every evening, and they really seem to like it. I think the small dose of sugar when they clean their leg feathers helps a little with energy levels as well. Hopefully this helps?
Lastly, I added probiotics to their water and fed small amounts of water to her with a dropper to be sure she's drinking enough water. I have re-applied the coconut oil every evening, and they really seem to like it. I think the small dose of sugar when they clean their leg feathers helps a little with energy levels as well. Hopefully this helps?
