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[gunchief25]

Great!  I'm in Northern IN (read South Bend, Elkhart, Nappanee, Goshen, Wakarusa, Bremen, etc. area) and checked every relatively local place and no one stocked it.  So..had to order online unfortunately.

Actually you got it cheaper online it was like 15 bucks at farm bureau

 

[Leahs Mom]

Quote: That's what I've heard....and one of the reasons that I like the NuStock as it is so helpful for many things. I think the VetRX, based on the ingredients, would be useful for scaley leg mites. But so is regular cooking oil...

I'd still like to check out the VetRx and see what I think. If nothing else, I'd like the smell

 

[kabhyper1]

Our non feathered kids were wild tonight!

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

That's what I've heard....and one of the reasons that I like the NuStock as it is so helpful for many things. I think the VetRX, based on the ingredients, would be useful for scaley leg mites. But so is regular cooking oil...

I'd still like to check out the VetRx and see what I think. If nothing else, I'd like the smell

It is in the directions on how to treat scaly leg mites. Don't get me wrong it works pretty good for simple easy fixes. And the good thing about it is if you give them too much it really isnt going to hurt them as it isnt very strong med. IMO it stinks (smelling wise not quality wise lol)

 

[Leahs Mom]

bummer. I was hoping the smell would be more pleasant than the NuStock

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

bummer. I was hoping the smell would be more pleasant than the NuStock

I don't know what Nustock smells like, but I definatley would not call the smell of Vetrx pleasant lol

 

[hogster160]

Scaly Leg Mites
I'm the one who suggested VetRx because it worked quickly and was much easier than the regiment that we had followed, which took two people: We first dipped my BR Tweedy's feet/legs in warm water with a little Dawn to get them clean, then rinsed, abd dried with paper towel. Then we had her stand in a plastic container with baby oil or vegetable oil while one of us used a toothbrush to gently brush the mites from her legs. That was followed by coating the legs with vaseline. Needless to say, Tweedy was not pleased. We would do that every few nights-- it was easier to do after dark since she couldn't see well (we used LED headband lights), I had to be careful not to let her slip when I put her back on the perch. Vaseline was applied every three days. It made her feathers sticky and dirt stuck to them the following day.

Camphor or Sulfur used in conjunction with oil is the remedy for scaly leg mites. Nu-Stock is sulfer, mineral oil, and pine oil. Vet Rx is Canada balsam, oregano oil, rosemary oil, and corn oil. Either remedy works.

I used VetRx because I happened to have it in my Chicken First Aid Kit. Any smell did not linger. The directions said to apply three days in a row. I also have applied it weekly because eggs keep hatching in the same manner as fleas. Because of that, it is recommended to remove all wood shavings/nest bedding and clean/sanitize coop/perches weekly. I used a portable hand held steam cleaner because it did not dampen the coop. Some use a bleach/water mixture. Poop and loose feathers should be removed daily since mites like to live on them.

Scaly leg mites are too small to see without a microscope. The external parasites can be found in the environment and affect all birds. Put wild bird feeders away from chicken areas since they often transmit the mites. Scaly leg mites burrow into the skin and lay their eggs inside the skin. If you find any evidence of scaly leg mites the entire flock and coop should be treated. We originally put vaseline on all of the chickens' legs and feet. Luckily, we only had one other case-- Tweedy's BF, Lacey the SLW had a mild case.

Like all health issues, it's a good idea to give your birds and good visual check up each week. Google: 9 point toe to comb chicken check-up for directions.

There are many photos online of extreme cases. This photo shows how the mites raise and enlarge the scales on the chicken's foot. That's what to keep an eye out for. It begins with subtle changes.

I do give the girls a visual check each week, that's why I noticed the scales. The one that I really noticed it on isn't anywhere near that bad in the picture you showed. I'll get a pic tomorrow. My mom came down for a visit. She's a blind, double amputee from diabetes, so my time has been all to my mom. She went home today, not feeling well.

I'm glad I could buy this local, as I'd rather give my money to local. But I will also get the Nu Stock to have on hand if I need it. Thanks for the info on scaly mites. And I did make a mess of it too. I didn't think about the topper as I went out in the dark. I had it all over my fingers.

Well I've had quite a day! My baby, my rotten angel has spent the long morning at the vet!! After tons of X-rays and even barium it's been discovered that she has invested something and its stuck in her intestine. So unless she poops its out tonight she's have surgery in the morning!

On another note, I got this hen at the swap a while back. They said EE but I don't think so. Didnt care , she was just a nice looking girl. Any ideas? No cheek muffs or beard. Slightly greenish legs. Sorry it's not a better pic, she's real flighty!!

I sure hope you baby is ok, best wishes he does pass whatever it is tonight. Will be thinking about you and the pooch.

That's what I've heard....and one of the reasons that I like the NuStock as it is so helpful for many things. I think the VetRX, based on the ingredients, would be useful for scaley leg mites. But so is regular cooking oil...

I'd still like to check out the VetRx and see what I think. If nothing else, I'd like the smell

I'm still working on getting my first aid kit together. I would like to have NuStock as I've read lots of good things. But I was able to buy VetRX local, I'll have to wait for the NutStock. I do like they way the VetRX smells.

It is in the directions on how to treat scaly leg mites. Don't get me wrong it works pretty good for simple easy fixes. And the good thing about it is if you give them too much it really isnt going to hurt them as it isnt very strong med. IMO it stinks (smelling wise not quality wise lol)

Scaly leg mites is listed how to treat it. So I'll give this a chance. I do like the smell.

 

[Kiniska]

I have a flock of 29... 5 BCM hens, one BCM roo. Four silkies. Four new hamp reds. Four EEs, two leghorns, two brahmas, two GLW, two SLW, one barred rock, one buff and one black sex link? Not sure what she is but she's black lol

Hello and welcome!

 

[gunchief25]

I have a flock of 29... 5 BCM hens, one BCM roo. Four silkies. Four new hamp reds. Four EEs, two leghorns, two brahmas, two GLW, two SLW, one barred rock, one buff and one black sex link? Not sure what she is but she's black lol

 

[vickichicki]

Small update while I have two mins...

Sorry if I posted the same thing 400 times in a row. The phone version can be a pain I the buttocks.

Called the lady about the Cochins, she said someone was coming to look at them that night, so I will call her Sunday and see what's left.

I now have three broodies, leaving the remaining two lost and friendless outside. Orange does not seem to be as die hard as the others, which is fine by me.
I gave all three a RIR egg each. We shall see if they work out. Momma has pulled all her belly feathers out so I think she will stay the course on this one. Yay.

As someone just mentioned, get the incubator and someone will go broody. All this incubator talk in our house means the girls get serious.

Excited ( but not excited enough to post this a dozen times)