Curing scaly leg mites

[All4Eggz]

A couple of my hens have scaly leg mites.
What should I use to help it?

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @MysteryChicken

Also, is it a disease that can spread to other chickens?


Thanks in advance

 

[MysteryChicken]

A couple of my hens have scaly leg mites.
What should I use to help it?

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @MysteryChicken

Also, is it a disease that can spread to other chickens?


Thanks in advance

You can do a Soap water scrub, & slather in petroleum Jelly, or vaseline to smother the mites.

 

[All4Eggz]

You can do a Soap water scrub, & slather in petroleum Jelly, or vaseline to smother the mites.

Thank you so much for the quick reply. I didn't know it was that simple!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thank you so much for the quick reply. I didn't know it was that simple!

May need to repeat the smothering process a few times at most though.

 

[6BeachChicks]

A couple of my hens have scaly leg mites.
What should I use to help it?

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @MysteryChicken

Also, is it a disease that can spread to other chickens?


Thanks in advance

Check your coop, especially the roost bar because they probably are there.

 

[Eggcessive]

Scaly leg mites are microscopic, and not seen usually. They can travel along the roost to spread to other birds. Older birds may be more affected, but they can spread to younger ones. There are a few methods of treating them. Dipping the legs in a pot of oil, or rubbing the legs with vaseline, mineral or castor oil twice a week is a common treatment. Ivermectin pour-on 5 mg per ml may be used in some chickens 0.1 ml for every 2 pounds of weight placed on the back of the neck over the spine. Here is a good article to read:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/

 

[All4Eggz]

Check your coop, especially the roost bar because they probably are there.

Scaly leg mites are microscopic, and not seen usually. They can travel along the roost to spread to other birds.

Thanks for the replies.

How would I be able to clean them off the roost bars?

 

[All4Eggz]

Also, @Eggcessive, @MysteryChicken, & @6BeachChicks, how long will it take until their legs get back to normal?


I rubbed their legs with Vaseline earlier today, after a 5 minute soap/water soak.

 

[6BeachChicks]

Thanks for the replies.

How would I be able to clean them off the roost bars?

Try to sponge them down, and maybe clean their coop out.

 

[6BeachChicks]

Also, @Eggcessive, @MysteryChicken, & @6BeachChicks, how long will it take until their legs get back to normal?


I rubbed their legs with Vaseline earlier today, after a 5 minute soap/water soak.

It really depends on how severe the case is. Can you post a picture when you get a chance?