How to Treat Scaly Leg Mites

[roosterhavoc]

Just so you know... that’s not really happening in the UK...

So you know it did actually happen to quite a few people that couldn’t show ID. I’m well aware of the knife laws in the UK.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Good grief, the chickens here don't get lice, or mites. They're not American you know.
Permethrin as advised by a vet.

Your chickens have yet to think for themselves is what you’re saying?

 

[HuffleClaw]

So you know it did actually happen to quite a few people that couldn’t show ID. I’m well aware of the knife laws in the UK.

Well good for you.

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

 

[Shadrach]

Your chickens have yet to think for themselves is what you’re saying?

What?

 

[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.

 

[roosterhavoc]

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

 

[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]

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.

I think some breed with thicker legs and wider scales are more susceptible to them. Once healthy keeping their legs wiped down with pretty much any kind of oil should prevent them in the future. I use baby oil.

 

[Shadrach]

I think some breed with thicker legs and wider scales are more susceptible to them. Once healthy keeping their legs wiped down with pretty much any kind of oil should prevent them in the future. I use baby oil.

He had a bad infestation last year. I've not worked out where he picks them up. None of his hens get it and his coop gets regular attention with the blow torch; nothing lives after that.
In general the roosters here seem to get it worse than the hens.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Charlotte’s legs are already looking better after the first application of Vaseline. I’m going to get her off the roost and apply more Vaseline.