Tea tree oil for scaly legs

[joe17]

Some swear by tea tree oil for everything but after I went out and bought some tea tree cream and oil, I find out that it is toxic! What should I do?!

 

[jeepguy982001]

not sure about chickens. But thats whats in my dog shampoo i think it is toxic if eaten though

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I believe tea tree oil to be too aromatic and strong (toxic) for chickens.

What I do for scaly leg is to dip the leg and foot in mineral oil for two weeks daily (toward the end I migrate to every other day). Don't forget to dust for mites - don't get it in their face, nose, and mouth. I have read it can attack the face, too.

The oil smothers the mites.

 

[joe17]

You guys mind checking this thread out?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=33903&p=3

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

This thread has some info in treating scaly leg mites https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=585620 and I'm sure if you did a quick search on the forum you'll find many many more. Its pretty common in backyard flocks.

 

[dawg53]

I dont recommend using tea tree oil on chickens:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=408353

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

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That link doesn't work for me

 

[joe17]

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I have heard of that but a lot of others have said tear tree oil works wonders. The key is to use it in low concentrations.

 

[LiLRedCV]

I swear by tea tree oil for humans (mosquito bites, spider bites, burns, etc). It's worked wonders for my family for all of those things and more, but have never used it on my chickens! To be honest, I never thought about it for that purpose.

(then again, I've never had an issue with scaly legs before either) Given one of the links provided with basic instructions for it? I'd give it a try! In fact, I've bookmarked it for the if and/or when I may need it!

 

[LiLRedCV]

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I wouldn't use a cream... get the essential oil and use that.