How to Treat Scaly Leg Mites

[casportpony]

Why are her feet so dirty? Lol

 

[JedJackson]

This is why I like ivermectin, no fuss, no muss, just treat and street so to speak.

True. But I sell organic eggs, so can't use it. I really prefer to use the most chemically inert methods possible to treat problems. So it just really depends on the person/situation. I don't think there is one right answer.

 

[BantyChooks]

Either it’s a miracle solution that you are in the process of patenting or it’s an unconventional method.

He picks them off one by one like a chimp does.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Fine. You have to be careful with it though.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Ivermectin.

Ivermectin is not licensed for the use on poultry.
In the UK you are in breach of the NOAH code of practice by supporting or encouraging the use of this product.
There are no officially recognized studies on the effects of Ivermectin on eggs laid by treated fowl.
There are documented studies on the side effects of Ivermectin on humans.
Ivermectin is not effective for the treatment of lice.
Ivermectin should only be used on the advice of a qualified vet.

https://www.noah.co.uk/focus-areas/promotion-of-animal-medicines/

I find it interesting that technically those here who are advising the use of Ivermectin could be liable to prosecution (technically) in the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advertise-veterinary-medicines-legally

You can’t do anything in the UK without being in breach of some overreaching ridiculous hippy law.
Now look up fipronil it’s even scarier.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Well good for you.

This thread wasn’t made to bash nationalities, just so you know...

I’m just joking with shadrach and I believe he knows it. If you don’t like it report me. I don’t particularly care.

 

[Shadrach]

@Shadrach if the permethrin dust was working why are you interested in using Ivermectin?

Tbh I'm not sure. I saw some for sale and having read a bit about it decided to give it a try.
I have one rooster that picks up scaly leg mite like a magnet. I thought perhaps treating him with Ivermectin might give me a head start and from then on using Vaseline on a regular basis might keep it under control.

 

[roosterhavoc]

What if the chicken tries to eat the Vaseline?

They don’t really like it. A tiny bit won’t hurt them.

 

[casportpony]

Worked quite well. After 3 liberal applications of Vaseline the leg scales are no longer raised. They aren’t smooth like new scales but they will be once she grows in new ones.

Pictures?

 

[roosterhavoc]

How many more applications do you think she will need? I’ll do 3 more starting Saturday night and then post new pictures.

Just keep putting Vaseline on them every few days for awhile. You’ll be able to tell when her legs are healthy. They’re nowhere close yet.