Scaley Leg Mites or Shedding Scales? *PICS*

[ChickensAreSweet]

I just did one tonight. I'm not sure if I did it right.

I mixed vegetable oil with warm water in a medium sized butter tub. Then, I put her in the tub and let her soak for 5 minutes. I took her out and dried her as best as I could, then wrapped her in a towel and put her in the coop. I know for sure it did work because her legs we're very shiny and slippery. They will be dry by morning hopefully. About how long does it take for very slightly raised scales to return to normal? Like so slight it's almost barely noticeable? I will post pics of her legs tomorrow?

When I used oil I dipped each leg in a cup of mineral oil (not oil and water together). You want a very thick coating to smother the mites, according to my understanding. I saw a return to normal scales in about a week or week and a half- for very slightly raised scales. VERY slightly raised.

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Here are some better pics of the one with slightly raised scales:

Please ignore my hands in the pics.

 

[debid]

When I was treating for mites, I used Green Light organic fruit tree spray on the coop. It's the same ingredients as ear mite drops that are sold for use on poultry. So, I washed the whole coop down with hot, soapy water and then followed with the sprayer wetting all surfaces and making sure I really soaked the roost.

 

[Beekissed]

Same here. I have no clue where she could have got them from. Probably the fair and they just kept getting worse and worse. I will be treating all of them tomorrow with vegetable oil and cleaning out the coop. I have a really big coop so where should I focus on bleaching? The roosts? And is it ok to use the vegetable oil on Cochins?

Bleaching your coop won't help much...these aren't germs and bleach won't necessarily kill them. A one time treatment option on scale mites is NuStock and you can rub it on the roosts as a preventative for any further scale mite deterrent. The NuStock will also help those scales return to smooth and glossy health sooner than anything else used.

You might want to consider using the deep litter method to help keep parasites down in your coop environment.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...9157578&sr=8-1&keywords=Nustock&condition=new

You will be oh, so glad you found this stuff...works for so many things for animals and humans alike!

Read along in this thread for more info on the effectiveness of NuStock on scale mites, lice, fleas, fungal infections, etc.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-horrors-anyone-want-to-follow-their-progress

 

[bcboy]

Permethrin

Permethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide, is a chlorinated, synthetic form of pyrethrum, an insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers. (Permethrin is longer acting than pyrethrum.) It has multiple uses, including head lice and scabies treatments, insect repellents, household insect foggers and sprays, tick and flea sprays for yards and pets, termite treatments, agricultural and livestock products, mosquito abatement, forestry and treatment of timber.

5.7% EC Spray -- Dilute 7 tsp/gal or 1 qt/25 gal for .05% solution
-- Dilute 4 1/2 Tbs per gallon for .1% solution

10% EC Spray -- Dilute 4 tsp/gal or 1 qt/50 gal for .05% solution
-- Dilute 2.5 Tbs/gal or 1 qt/25 gal for .1% solution

11% EC Spray -- Dilute 3.5 tsp/gal or 1 pt/25 gal for .05% solution
-- Dilute 7 tsp/gal or 1 qt/25 gal for .1% solution

25% WP -- 1.5 tsp/gal or 1 pt/30 gal for .05% solution
-- 1 Tbs/gal or 1 pt/15 gal for .1% solution

The .1% solution is applied to ceilings, walls, and suspended objects using a pressurized or power sprayer. This residual spray may remain effective for several weeks unless removed by washing or rain.

The .05% solution can be applied directly to the birds at the rate of 1 gallon per 75 adult chickens. The solution applied to the birds is effective for mites only. Pay particular attention to the vent area when spraying to insure complete spray penetration and coverage.

Concentrated long lasting livestock and premise spray that provides quick knockdown and effective broad spectrum control. Can be used on dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, and poultry. Use outdoors and in nonfood areas of dairies, cattles barns, horse barns, swine houses, and kennels. Kills horn flies, house flies, fleas, ticks, poultry lice, fowl mites, and more. Residual activity up to 28 days. Quart.

http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/drugdetail/hw171407.html

Here is a video on Permethrin.
http://www.rei.com/rei/videos/Ooyal...oplay=1#ooid=NzdjdvNDqwjIvnJI8rxCG0iiZTdTdvVo

http://www.amazon.ca/Gordon-9291082...WANM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350265262&sr=8-1

Permethrin is highly toxic to both freshwater and estuarine aquatic organisms.
Signs of toxicity
Exposure to even small quantities of permethrin can cause severe and fatal poisoning in cats. Common clinical signs of toxicity include: muscle tremors, twitching, seizures (see the video clip, right), salivation, incoordination, fever and dilated pupils. After exposure to permethrin, signs of toxicity usually develop within a few hours but in some cases can take one to two days to become apparent. Diagnosis is made based on a known exposure to permethrin and clinical signs of poisoning.

How do cats become exposed to permethrin?
Sadly, cats are usually exposed to permethrin when pet owners inadvertently apply permethrin-containing flea spot-on products, which are made for dogs, to cats. These products usually come in a small pipette and the liquid is applied onto the skin on the back of the neck. The liquid is then absorbed through the skin and into the body.
http://www.fabcats.org/owners/poisons/pemethrin/article.html

 

[Darkwings]

I've heard that dipping or brushing on scarlet oil works wonders on leg mites. I've never had to use that treatment though, so I can't say from personal experience how well it works.