Scaly leg mites or no?

[lutherpug]

Long story short, I brought home a Favorelles rooster I found on Craigslist and have him in quarantine. Does this look like scaly leg mites? I’ve never had any sort of mite problem, or a rooster for that matter. I went ahead and slathered his legs with Vaseline since I had him out of his cage. I want to keep treating if there is reason to be concerned. Seems healthy otherwise.

 

[ChemicalchiCkns]

It is a beautiful Cock.

 

[lutherpug]

It is a beautiful Cock.

Thank you, it was the breed I wanted for a first rooster. Hopefully we can get him fixed up if he needs it.

 

[lutherpug]

Anyone have an opinion on what’s up with his legs?

 

[lutherpug]

Sorry to bump again but I’d really like some opinions on if this is scaly leg mites from people who have seen it before.

 

[ChemicalchiCkns]

I cannot be sure to say, but the approv'd treatment (petrolatum) should be harm less if not.

 

[lutherpug]

Thanks-

I’m doing Vaseline but he is not used to being handled so it is a little difficult to manage daily. I was considering treating with Ivermectin as I have no intention of using him for eggs (obviously) or meat. Plus, it may help with anything else I don’t know about as he came from a person unknown to me.