Severe Scaly Leg Mites

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Wyandottes7 said:
Quote: vet rx will work, but its alot of applications and a little slow, you have to make sure you get the oil under the scales when you use it. its better for prevention than as a cure - but on a limited budget with lots of time it works well. i have seen people say when they treated with vet rx, the mites would leave one and get on the next. if using it treat all birds in the coop.
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If you are using vaseline... you will only need to apply once a week... usually within two weeks the scales will slough off and you should apply for up to eight weeks to ensure all the leg mites have gone... sometimes the leg mites can also affect the head of the chicken... be aware that any feather loss in the head area may be due to the scaly leg mites... you can rub a little vaseline into the comb and head area... it also has the benefit of protection against frost on their combs.
 
Tonight I applied vegetable oil with a toothbrush. I could already see areas where the scales were sloughing off.

Taking her off the roost at night was the best idea. It was much easier than trying to catch her with a net.

Thank you for all the advice! Maybe I'll stick with the vaseline, if I only have to do it once a week.
 

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