Risk of scaley leg mite transfer?

[specklesmom]

I read the info about mites and lice.....yuck. Will do butt checks as well as checking out the roost tonight.

 

[aart]

Mild case of scaly leg mites.
Vaseline every few days should clear it up.

 

[specklesmom]

Thanks! I'll do that and will do the lice/mites check on all the older ladies. It isn't too miserable outside right now so it might be a good time for chicken spa....warm water butt wash. They end up nice and fresh when the rodeo is over and I look and smell like.....you know.

 

[aart]

warm water butt wash.

They have poopy butts too?
I prefer to trim poopy feathers off with small blunt nose scissors.

 

[lesjsmith]

I was able to get pictures of the oldest girl's feet. I really think the Campho Phenique must have helped because she is the only one whose feet look a bit different. I will try to post photos tomorrow and will check out the information suggested. Thanks for responses!

I am going to try soaking their feet in Epsom Salt and then, if necessary, scraping out the mites from under the scales. After that I will be covering their legs in vaseline to suffocate any remaining mites. I will also be putting diatomaceous earth in their coop and in their chicken yard. It also helps with worms if they have them.

 

[lesjsmith]

They have poopy butts too?
I prefer to trim poopy feathers off with small blunt nose scissors.

Adding Dr. Braggs Organic Unfiltered Apple cider vinegar to their water helps with pasty butt. add a jigger to 3 gallons of water and it is great for their digestion.

 

[aart]

Adding Dr. Braggs Organic Unfiltered Apple cider vinegar to their water helps with pasty butt. add a jigger to 3 gallons of water and it is great for their digestion.

I don't think @specklesmom chicken has pasty butt, sounds like juicy poops.
Could be several different causes.
ACV isn't the miracle everyone thinks it is and could make certain things worse.