How to Treat Scaly Leg Mites

[HuffleClaw]

Agree. Look at this big ol' lug---he wouldn't hurt a fly.
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He’s so cute

 

[BantyChooks]

That's because he is a faker. What does he weight a whole two pounds?

Maybe, or less. He's real small.

 

[BantyChooks]

Maybe, or less. He's real small.

Here's a bigger and even gentler lug.

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• BantyChooks
• Dec 13, 2018

Tank, Partridge Chantecler cockerel. He's not a good example of his breed.

 

[PouleChick]

I use Permethrin spray.

Onto the legs?

Lower the perch so you can get the rooster at night and then have a go with the Vaseline.

That isnt' the problem - my coop is stupid and badly designed (it will be fine as a 2ndry broody or banty coop) and very difficult to reach across to reach all the birds as it is a A shape and they sleep in roosts that run across and one of the sides lifts up. Wonder if I can buy Vaseline here.

It should also give you some confidence with handling your rooster. Honestly, most are nice.

They are nice my boys I've just not handled them after having a feirce mama hen that didn't let me near then knowing they were boys and reading lots on here about not handling roos I perhaps took that advice too literally! I think I'm scared if I start trying to pick them up they'll get cross with me as I've not done it before!

Also, if you're scared of your roosters, assuming you don't just need time to get comfortable,

I am very new to chickens (well almost a year now) and learning from my mistakes as I go and yeah it is probably a case of needing to get more comfortable. I do want them as I'd like to breed some interesting egg coloured birds. I'm definately going to be handling this next years chicks a lot more than I did last years. Also need to get my new coop built but as we are renovating our own house / barn and still have an outside bathroom hubby is insisting that our human family takes preference just now in terms our our available building times!

 

[Shadrach]

Onto the legs?

That isnt' the problem - my coop is stupid and badly designed (it will be fine as a 2ndry broody or banty coop) and very difficult to reach across to reach all the birds as it is a A shape and they sleep in roosts that run across and one of the sides lifts up. Wonder if I can buy Vaseline here.

They are nice my boys I've just not handled them after having a feirce mama hen that didn't let me near then knowing they were boys and reading lots on here about not handling roos I perhaps took that advice too literally! I think I'm scared if I start trying to pick them up they'll get cross with me as I've not done it before!
I am very new to chickens (well almost a year now) and learning from my mistakes as I go and yeah it is probably a case of needing to get more comfortable. I do want them as I'd like to breed some interesting egg coloured birds. I'm definately going to be handling this next years chicks a lot more than I did last years. Also need to get my new coop built but as we are renovating our own house / barn and still have an outside bathroom hubby is insisting that our human family takes preference just now in terms our our available building times!

You can buy Vaseline here so I assume you could get it in France.
I do my utmost to make sure I can handle the chickens here. What the more rational posters suggest is you don't pet the chickens. There is a difference. Being able to get your chickens off their perches at night is pretty essential. Most here I can catch in daylight hours, but most don't like it. I knew when I built the coops here that not only did I want to be able to get the chickens at night but I also wanted to be able to stand them on the roofs. They know they are high up and given their p[oor night vision they tend to keep still.
This makes life a lot easier.
Part of the problem with a lot of the rooster 'advice' here is basically many people are scared of them. I was taught to be cautious with all animals, including humans. .

 

[PouleChick]

You can buy Vaseline here so I assume you could get it in France.
I do my utmost to make sure I can handle the chickens here. What the more rational posters suggest is you don't pet the chickens. There is a difference. Being able to get your chickens off their perches at night is pretty essential. Most here I can catch in daylight hours, but most don't like it. I knew when I built the coops here that not only did I want to be able to get the chickens at night but I also wanted to be able to stand them on the roofs. They know they are high up and given their p[oor night vision they tend to keep still.
This makes life a lot easier.

I'll have to have a look next time I'm in the supermarket (I generally go to Lidl and they dont' have it). I think that is the difference - I have gone too far and done a totally hands off approach to them. They are lovely boys - respectful, keep at least a metre away from me, never had any aggression (except the odd scuffle between them). My new coop will be fully walk in with easily accessible roosts so I can get to them - I may even incorporate a fold down shelf that I can use (maybe get hubby to install a red lamp over it for night time ministrations!).

 

[Shadrach]

I'll have to have a look next time I'm in the supermarket (I generally go to Lidl and they dont' have it). I think that is the difference - I have gone too far and done a totally hands off approach to them. They are lovely boys - respectful, keep at least a metre away from me, never had any aggression (except the odd scuffle between them). My new coop will be fully walk in with easily accessible roosts so I can get to them - I may even incorporate a fold down shelf that I can use (maybe get hubby to install a red lamp over it for night time ministrations!).

You'll probably need to go to a chemist for Vaseline.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

You can also use petroleum jelly which is just a generic version of Vaseline.

 

[BantyChooks]

What the more rational posters suggest is you don't pet the chickens. There is a difference.

x2... that's my approach also. I'm not trying to avoid ticking the rooster off, I'm requesting respect with my space. I think a lot of the more strongly worded posts are aimed at those that have a hard time not petting them and will probably do it a little anyway. Raising roosters is a controversial subject. You have to find what works for you. I agree with Shadrach that handling them at night is absolutely okay.

I am very new to chickens (well almost a year now) and learning from my mistakes as I go and yeah it is probably a case of needing to get more comfortable. I do want them as I'd like to breed some interesting egg coloured birds. I'm definately going to be handling this next years chicks a lot more than I did last years. Also need to get my new coop built but as we are renovating our own house / barn and still have an outside bathroom hubby is insisting that our human family takes preference just now in terms our our available building times!

Sounds great!

 

[Cragg Klefor]

I'll have to have a look next time I'm in the supermarket (I generally go to Lidl and they dont' have it). I think that is the difference - I have gone too far and done a totally hands off approach to them. They are lovely boys - respectful, keep at least a metre away from me, never had any aggression (except the odd scuffle between them). My new coop will be fully walk in with easily accessible roosts so I can get to them - I may even incorporate a fold down shelf that I can use (maybe get hubby to install a red lamp over it for night time ministrations!).

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