scaly leg mites!

[Cara]

If they were already with the flock, you will need to treat the entire flock to be sure you eradicate the mites.

 

[dlhunicorn]

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scrub the legs with a softer type brush in a dilute disinfectant like novalsan before reapplying the mineral oil/vaseline. For feather footed use a more liquid type of oil (baby oil) using a brush or simply dipping the legs in. You will see the gunk dissappear and the scales laid back flat when the infestation is gone. REINFESTATION through not addressing the mite population in the housing and bedding etc is very common so do address this aggressiviely.