Red mites

[foghorn170]

Was hoping someone with experience in chickens could help me out I have a Barred rock roo that is limping just started his feet are red looking I think he has either foot scald or leg mites I'm trying to figure out if leg mites are the same as red mites

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I'd suggest the best place to post your question, with pics if possible is the ER forum https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/threads/add/forumId/10

Good luck
CT

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, foghorn170, and

! Great to have you with us! In addition to what CTKen advised, here's a link that talks about mite prevention: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mites-chicken-pests-how-to-protect-your-chickens-from-mites
Best wishes!

 

[N F C]

You've received some good links for more info on your mite issue, just want to add be sure you check over the others in your flock.

Thanks for joining us, hope things clear up well for you!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under foghorn170

Welcome!

This is also a good article on Mites & Lice from the Learning Centre: I hope you can identify his issue and treat him.

I also hope you enjoy BYC. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[drumstick diva]

With mites, or lice etc. you need to treat the birds as well as coop, roost poles etc. and follow up according to brand instruction.