Is this scaly mite?

[Oreoandhens]

After investigating our roo today I think he has scaly mite. This is all new to us so any advice would be great. I have already applied Vaseline after taking the photos.

 

[janiedoe]

Mine free range a good part of the day and we have plenty of wild birds here so I've had to deal with lice and mites a few times. I have a large flock so I use ivermectin pour on.
If you have a small flock and can treat them with vaseline that is better.
Bathe the legs in a warm bath, use a soft tooth brush to remove the goop from their scales and apply the vaseline. You'll need to apply it to all of them about 3x a week for two weeks.The scales may still be raised but the mites should be gone.
Also I'd check a couple of them late at night with a flashlight for lice and mites. Check around their vents and run a white paper towel across the bottom of the roosting bars. If the towel has blood on it there are mites in there.
Good luck!

 

[Oreoandhens]

Mine free range a good part of the day and we have plenty of wild birds here so I've had to deal with lice and mites a few times. I have a large flock so I use ivermectin pour on.
If you have a small flock and can treat them with vaseline that is better.
Bathe the legs in a warm bath, use a soft tooth brush to remove the goop from their scales and apply the vaseline. You'll need to apply it to all of them about 3x a week for two weeks.The scales may still be raised but the mites should be gone.
Also I'd check a couple of them late at night with a flashlight for lice and mites. Check around their vents and run a white paper towel across the bottom of the roosting bars. If the towel has blood on it there are mites in there.
Good luck!

Ours are in chicken lockdown in the UK due to bird flu. It’s just strange because I change the bedding two times a week and have never seen any mites and use DE powder.

 

[Eggcessive]

Leg mites are a little different from body mites. They tend to affect older birds more. But it is good to treat the roosts so they don’t spread to the other birds. Castor oil works well on the legs,and may last a little longer.

 

[DobieLover]

I agree with the others that you do indeed have a case of SLM to treat. I would also add that you may want to consider a full blown pedicure and trim their claws. They look a bit long.
Good luck with your treatment and surviving the AI lockdown.

 

[Oreoandhens]

Leg mites are a little different from body mites. They tend to affect older birds more. But it is good to treat the roosts so they don’t spread to the other birds. Castor oil works well on the legs,and may last a little longer.

I have rubbed the roosts in DE powder so hopefully that helps. I’ve read that soaking them and then applying olive oil is good?

 

[Oreoandhens]

I agree with the others that you do indeed have a case of SLM to treat. I would also add that you may want to consider a full blown pedicure and trim their claws. They look a bit long.
Good luck with your treatment and surviving the AI lockdown.

On it right away. I will try as he hates being held thank you.

 

[janiedoe]

Leg mites are a little different from body mites. They tend to affect older birds more. But it is good to treat the roosts so they don’t spread to the other birds. Castor oil works well on the legs,and may last a little longer.

That's great to know! I hadn't realized that older chickens were more prone to leg mites. Is it is because of their scales being more pronounced and easier to burrow under? Or is just that they are more affected because of their general health and immune system?

 

[Eggcessive]

I’m not sure of the answer, but I have only seen scaly leg mites in older birds.

 

[Oreoandhens]

I’m not sure of the answer, but I have only seen scaly leg mites in older birds.

Hmm. Ours are all young so makes me wonder if it is that. Anyhow I have soaked them in warm soapy water and applied olive oil.