Feet Problem... What IS this?!

[greyfields]

if it's anything, it's scaly leg mites

but, it doesn't look quite bad enough to be so...

 

[SterlingAcres]

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That came from Hinkjc, our lovely moderator, posted to another thread.

 

[SterlingAcres]

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Some are pretty scaley. I'll just treat them anyway. Better safe than sorry.

 

[redhen]

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thanks..now i know what to look for....appreciate the photo!...Wendy

 

[Poohbear]

Yep, I would say "Vicks Salve" will work! Dap a little of that Vicks under their chin and on the comb too. Helps them to breathe easier if they have a cold. Add "Olive Oil to that list of leg oils. Any other thoughts on this? I like new ideas!

 

[Guinea Goonie]

I have heard and used Vet Rx for any leg problems. The alcohol and champhor are a mites worst enemy. People have told me to put the Vet Rx on twice a day for 2 days, then use a vasoline product for 3 more days. It will not hurt, even if it is not leg mites.

 

[Cetawin]

I use Emu Oil on my birds' legs in the winter to help keep them from drying out and so forth. Emu Oil is better for the skin than vitamin E and it has natural healing properties, I use it in all my homemade bath and soap products.

It soaks in nicely and it will not harm them if they should taste it. Mine never bother it.

 

[Starwalker Fallen Angel]

This is just what I do.

Since I have so many birds and care for my dad. I can't salve up each individual bird. Never seemed to last long and the birds were reinfected again. I use Ivermectin and kill the mites from the inside out. I hatch them with no ill effects. I have very healthy strong birds.

I haven't had any more problems with lice, mites etc.

I use Vicks on birds with respiratory problems (Under the wing, neck and a bit on the comb) I have made a cage covered with thick cloth in my sick bay with a Vicks vapor plug. This works wonders AND prescribed by my vet for a hen with allergies! (pet bird)lol

 

[cjeanean]

where do chickens get leg mites?