I “rescued” some silkies and one black (supposed) Astrolop. We aren’t sure what all is wrong. I have them isolated away from my main flock, with an electric fence buffer to keep a 6 ft DMZ type zone).
They aren’t as active as my normal flock but they aren’t lethargic either. Their legs have...
My hens have had this for a while now.... I think its scaly leg mites?
What's a good treatment?
Ivermectin injectable (orally or some drops on the back of their neck?)
Scarlex
Rubbing alcohol (on their feet)
I have a flock of 15 hens, so I really would like something other than the long...
You lift your friendly hen and notice some odd-looking, lifted scales on her feet. She seems like she's in pain. What should you do?
Your hen most likely has SLM.
TREATING/CURING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM)
My Crevecoeur hens' feet infected severely with SLM.
- What are Scaly Leg Mites?
Scaly...