How to Treat Scaly Leg Mites

[Shadrach]

I believe I have betadine so I’ll try that.

You need both Vaseline and Betadine mixed.
Rooster havoc is right about the leg maintenance.
Diesel and Kerosene are carcinogenic.
Scrubbing with a toothbrush can easily damage the scales.
In extreme cases you can dip the legs in surgical spirit.

 

[casportpony]

I mean this in the nicest way and I am not trying to argue.

Cleaning leg scales with a toothbrush!
Just No.

Why not?

Smother in Vaseline and Betadine 75%-25% for three consecutive nights.
Leave for two weeks and repeat.

Do you have a reference that suggest doing this?

 

[roosterhavoc]

And I’m sure that chicken wouldn’t want you

Haha!

 

[casportpony]

Scrubbing with a toothbrush can easily damage the scales.

but lightly scrubbing is okay, yes?

 

[roosterhavoc]

You need both Vaseline and Betadine mixed.
Rooster havoc is right about the leg maintenance.
Diesel and Kerosene are carcinogenic.
Scrubbing with a toothbrush can easily damage the scales.
In extreme cases you can dip the legs in surgical spirit.

I’m also right about the kerosene. Yeah it’s carcinogenic but it doesn’t bother me any.

 

[SOHC-FTW]

Meanwhile back at the ranch.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Meanwhile back at the ranch.

Don’t make me block you. We’re having an excellent discussion.

 

[SOHC-FTW]

Oh no!

Please continue.

 

[casportpony]

What I would like to see are before and after pictures from all of the methods suggested, mine included. I'm not trying to be snarky, I really am interested in seeing how they work and how long it takes to go from nasty looking legs to normal legs

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Meanwhile back at the ranch.

And the cavalry has arrived.