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leg mites

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by gingkitten, Jan 6, 2014.

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  1. Jan 6, 2014 #1
    gingkitten

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    I've been given 2 new girls and they have leg mites. We have cleaned them and treated with oil just wondering how long it takes for them to be gone completely. They are in a dog carrier at the moment since the new coop isn't fully built yet and have them in my bathroom so they can get out and stretch their legs. Their combs are not particularly bright so have given them some yogurt and put Rosemary leaves in the straw is there anything else I can do to get them healthy? I have had my other girls about 6 months so fairly new Chicken lover here.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2014 #2
    gander007

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    Sounds like you have been doing your reading [​IMG]

    Try this hard boil an egg or two let cool and peal and use
    a fork to mash and serve, bet they will like it [​IMG]

    Just keep doing what you are doing so far [​IMG]

    So what are you feeding your chickens [​IMG]

    If you have any questions [​IMG]



    gander007 [​IMG]
     
  5. Jan 6, 2014 #3
    TwoCrows

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    Leg mites can be persistant. There are products out there specifically for leg mites. Or you can also use vaseline or olive oil. You are trying to smother them. Repeat the treatment in a few days and again a few days after that. You should also spray some permethrin spray on and under the roost bar. Get all the cracks. Clean out the nest boxes, and spray there as well. You might do an entire coop clean up too. Can't hurt. Spray everything down.

    You might also add some probiotics to the feed or water and maybe alternate with some apple cider vinegar and plain water during the week. ACV, (apple cider vinegar) 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of water, changed daily. Both of these will boost the immune system.

    Good luck with your babies and enjoy BYC!
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2014 #4
    roostersandhens

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  9. Jan 6, 2014 #5
    liz9910

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    Kelsie2290

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    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! X2 try posting on the Emergencies board about your girls, you might want to consider worming them if you haven't, in case they have other parasites besides mites. Leg mites can take quite a while to resolve, and if you are using oil, like TwoCrows said, you need to keep reapplying it http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/03/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens.html
     
  13. Jan 6, 2014 #7
    sourland

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    Welcome to BYC. In addition to the oiling, I would recommend spraying the legs with Permethrin spray.
     
  15. Jan 7, 2014 #8
    drumstick diva

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  17. Jan 9, 2014 #9
    gander007

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    Do you have an update for us on the leg mites ????? [​IMG]
     
  19. Jan 9, 2014 #10
    BantamFan4Life

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