He has scaly mites right?

[Celtic Hill]

I can't tell if my rooster has scaly mites or not. i was treating it for a month and then stopped because i thought they went away.

 

[leenie]

I say YES!

 

[sourland]

I would continue treatment.

 

[Celtic Hill]

Okay, is this something that can transfer to other chickens? I'll be darn if it does. Every day i scrub his legs with soap and warm water and apply Vaseline?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Still has them (or it isn't healed)- keep a going with your vaseline or whatever you are using! I have read to use the vaseline twice a day...are you treating it often enough?

 

[Turner]

Treat with pour on Ivermectin and that will take care of it. Treating all of your birds will take care of internal and external parasites. Check BYC for dosages...I treat large birds with 5 drops on the back of their neck (must be on skin). Any eggs layed will need to be disposed of for 2 weeks - for the Roo no problem. Good Luck!

 

[Celtic Hill]

okay, i stopped becuase i thought they were gone, but then i noticed they came back, i dusted and cleaned everything.

 

[RhodeIslandRedFan]

Celtic Hill - Here is a thread that you might find helpful. I have no experience with leg mites, but I hope this helps. Good luck.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=33903

 

[welasharon]

You also have to realize that the scales may not go back. I had to deal with someone's chickens that were so badly infected that one died and others lost toes. Most feel that the scales do not necessarily recover but that they may shed them and regrow new non-sticking out ones later. I don't have extended experience so do not yet know if the ones I treated will shed them or not. I would ask how did you know they came back?
sharon

 

[Celtic Hill]

What makes me think he still has them is the dark color under the scales.