How to treat scaly leg mites en mass

[tomik261]

I got a whole flock about 15 chickens and only about 3 of them don't have mites. The leghorns seem to all have them, the ones I have seem quite susceptible to diseases. I wouldn't have the time and nerve to clean each ones feet and slather them up every second day. Is there any faster way? (Not ivermectin)

 

[pennyJo1960]

Try Vaseline on the legs. do you have DEA? like a powder?

 

[tomik261]

Try Vaseline on the legs. do you have DEA? like a powder?

I do have DE. As for the vaseline as said I don't really have the time and patience to take each chicken every second day. I was speaking more along the lines of something a bit easier for flocks.

 

[tomik261]

I do have DE. As for the vaseline as said I don't really have the time and patience to take each chicken every second day. I was speaking more along the lines of something a bit easier for flocks.

Main reason for this thread is I'm planning on going to the shop for chicken supplies in a few days and might as well get that off the hook

 

[Ursuline Chick]

If you have vaseline, you can start now. I would recommend vaseline. Slather it on thick so the mites suffocate.
I don't care for DE, it doesn't work well and it is bad for your chickens and your respiration. IMHO