What would you suggest for killing them? I've tried a lot of things! Keep in mind, I have 50 chickens.. I'm to the point where I might have to try Ivermec once egg production slows down.
Can someone tell me what is wrong with this chicken? She doesn't seem to have an issue with getting around.
Could it be a uncommon reaction to scaly leg mites?
I have read this in the past. It still doesn't indicate if another dose is required after X amount of days. It doesn't matter what type of Ivermec I use, it is not clear.
I think I will phone the farm vet next week.
My poor white leghorns are molting. It's been to -30. There are feathers all over the ground. My other chickens are all very healthy and fully feathered. Non of the leghorns are too bald though - except for their necks.
I got them from Rochester Hatchery and they laid every day - non-stop for a...
My chickens are not laying right now, so I thought it would be the best time to treat with Ivermec for the stubborn scaly leg mites.
I will be treating orally in their water.
MY QUESTION: How many TIMES do I need to do this to totally kill of scaly leg mites? Just once? If twice, how soon...
I would in the summer, but I don't think some of my chickens would make the winter if I did that! I thought some were just molting, but there are so many egg clusters :(
If you've seen my other posts, you'll see that we are installing an automatic, heated waterer in the run.
Also, a "few" would be 6-8 jugs per day for how many birds we have.
What is your view on chickens eating snow as their ONLY water source over winter time? Does anyone do this? I know a few local farmers in my area that do...
We have just about 100 chickens. They have lice. I have tried a lot of things in the past and it is hard to get a handle on.
How many doses of ivermectin do they need for lice? I am hoping just 1 will get rid of them and the eggs?!?!
If we do go this route, I will administer it in their...