Is gasoline safe for mite treatment?

[Three Little Bunnies]

Hi!

My girls may have mites, and even if they don't, I want to be prepared.

Is the gasoline dip treatment safe for use on chicken legs?

Thanks!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

No!
What kind of mites? Are you referring to scaly leg mites?
If so, a mixture of one part kerosene and two parts linseed oil brushed on roosts and chickens' legs once a month.
Gasoline would be dangerous for the birds.
Ivermectin works as a control about 7 drops by mouth.

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

No!
What kind of mites? Are you referring to scaly leg mites?
If so, a mixture of one part kerosene and two parts linseed oil brushed on roosts and chickens' legs once a month.
Gasoline would be dangerous for the birds.
Ivermectin works as a control about 7 drops by mouth.

Yes, scaly leg mites. I got the idea here:

https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/

 

[ChickenCanoe]

If you want, try according to the directions.
I just think the methyl ethyl ketones in all gasoline would be dangerous for the chickens.
The kerosene/linseed oil mix would be safer.

 

[pibb]

a mixture of one part kerosene and two parts linseed oil brushed on roosts and chickens' legs once a month.

Is this a preventative thing or the cure for scaly leg mites?

 

[speedy2020]

If scaly leg, I think you can treat with cooking oil.

 

[Vickischics]

Have you ever put gasoline on your legs?
I splashed some on mine and it burned my skin. OUCH!
Use Vaseline and message it in,
Not gasoline.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Is this a preventative thing or the cure for scaly leg mites?

It is not a preventative measure.
This is how to treat. Scaly leg mite infestations can get bad and the worse they get, the harder to eradicate.
I don't believe scaly leg mites are that common. I've never experienced them in decades of chicken keeping. Maybe I've been lucky.

I'm not a big one for taking preventative measures other than big ventilation, fresh wholesome nutrition, clean water and general cleanliness.
Chemicals and drugs don't have much use here.

 

[Stepnout]

I just retired from working at an oil refinery for the last 23 years.
Gasoline and kerosene? Really? Seriously?
Carcinogen causes cancer, birth defects, don’t do it.
Just saying!

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

Thanks for your replies. I think I probably won't use it.