Scaly Leg Remedy

[jodip]

Hi Everyone!

Every winter I have a problem with scaly leg on my laying hens and have tried everything short of nasty chemicals. I believe I now have the answer!!
The answer is easy and inexpensive...it's simply povidone iodine (aka Betadine). I filled a spray bottle and sprayed as many chicken legs as I could one evening. I couldn't believe the results overnight! A few birds with tough cases have needed repeat sprays but it must be soothing because many now sit still while I saturate their legs.
The least expensive place to buy is a farm supply store in the dairy cow section. Make sure you buy povidone iodine and NOT the tincture which will burn and irritate.
Hope you have as good of results as I did!
PS: My egg production is going up rapidly also!!!!

 

[azygous]

I just adore inexpensive home remedies! Thanks!

 

[Chick-a-roos]

Thanks!

I will certainly buy some tomorrow!

I have been fighting scaly leg mites for months and so far nothing has worked. I hope it works for my girls!

 

[Lady_Cluck]

Thank you for this! I never even though of using Betadine!!

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

Thanks for the tip. I had used petroleum jelly mixed with a little sevin dust but,
that was messy. I'll try your cure out if I see the problem again.

 

[Lady_Cluck]

Kung Foo Chicken, I love your avatar!!!