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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    It’s a bad photo but it’s what I could get while she wasn’t struggling. It looked worse pre motor oil so I’m not sure if it’s the coloring or that it actually did something.
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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    Alright, I sure hope I can save this pretty girl.
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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    That seems fair, thank you for the advice. When should I see results if I treat her daily?
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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    Part of it is the origins of my stepfather, he’s from deep in the Virginia mountains (and hour and a half to the nearest grocery store). Up there they use motor oil for EVERYTHING, fleas, mange, brush management, wounds, anything.
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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    That makes since, the worst part is that I leave for Indianapolis in four days, she won’t be treated in those few days I’m gone. I’m not sure how much that’ll help or hurt.
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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    I live in NC, it was a decent winter last year but I’m not sure about the frost bite as none of mine experienced any issues. I can’t get a photo at the moment but from photos I’ve seen it’s definitely scaley leg. The motor oil was what we had for 7:30 at night when everything was closed.
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    Hello!

    Thanks!
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    Scaley Leg mites... oops

    I am new to chickens and have never had any insect or fungal issues. While at a sale today I was traded a gorgeous buff laced polish hen (I’m fifteen). I noticed her legs were very odd and she had lost a few toes. I consulted a family friend who told me she had Scaley leg mites. We have begun...
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    Hello!

    Hi everyone! I am relatively new to chickens despite having 20+. I have a range of breeds and sizes, including a small Frizzle operation.
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