Leg mites?

[rod5591]

question: If I use Permethrins, Sevin,or Ivermectin, will we and our dogs be able to safely eat the eggs? My wife is sensitive as all get out to just about everything!

 

[coach723]

There are recommended withdrawals for all three. You will really need to use your best judgement for what is acceptable risk for you and your family.
https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/is-permethrin-a-safe-treatment-for-poultry-lice-and-mites/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26553292
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6422454

 

[rod5591]

Does anyone know why there are two containers for the product Permetherin 10? The product information sheet does not appear to explain this.

 

[coach723]

One side is for pouring out a large amount, the other side lets you squeeze a small measured amount into the small compartment for ease of mixing a smaller batch. it's all the same stuff in the bottle, just two ways of dispensing it.

 

[rod5591]

Your guy looks like a Delaware or Delaware cross. All my Delawares had those red spots running up their legs after a certain age. I've also seen this in other white feathered, yellow legged males as well. Nothing to be concerned about. It is kind of like how all males after 8-10 months will have red skin on their necks and chests under their feathers. The neat thing is that the redness goes away when you bleed them out to cull them. The red spots in the legs also fade, but usually don't go away completely.

Yep, he's a Delaware. I bought six "straight line" chicks. 5 were male and only 1 was a female!