Leg Mites? What do I do?

[SylvieXandra]

My chickens have raised scales on their feet and I’m worried about mites. How do I 1. confidently diagnose mites and 2. treat them? The easier the treatment, the better please!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My chickens have raised scales on their feet and I’m worried about mites. How do I 1. confidently diagnose mites and 2. treat them? The easier the treatment, the better please!

Do you have photos?

For Scaly Leg Mites, apply an oil or NuStock cream to the legs a few times a week until they are healed.

You may find the article below helpful.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-scaly-leg-mites-slm-what-you-need-to-know.77376/

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Treat them at night when they're on the roost. I use Vaseline and just slather their legs and feet as high up as I can get.

 

[Indianachickenlover1]

Treat them at night when they're on the roost. I use Vaseline and just slather their legs and feet as high up as I can get.

This also has worked for me in the past. I was so surprised at how quickly this worked!