Type of ivermectin used for scaly leg mite cure?

[goldnchocolate]

pips&peeps :

I use ivermectin for worming before breeding season.

I use 1.5 cc per gallon of water of injectible ivermectin. This will kill internal parasites and external parasites that take blood meals.

Are you using this as their drinking water? Does it make the water taste bad so that they don't drink it?

Thanks for any info. I've been doing the vaseline smeared on the legs and it is quite messy, plus some of my chickens are really hard to catch so I thought that the drinking water treatment might be a bit easier. Will it affect their eggs at all?​

 

[brendal253]

My vet told me to use Ivermectin like Advantage for dogs and cats. Apply 1/2cc for small birds and 1cc for large birds right behind the head at the bottom of the neck. This will also take care of all mites and fleas.

 

[SteveBaz]

Here is a couple of choices I think are something you could try;
Bag Balm – Cracked, dry legs or cracked or dry skin

BluKote ointment and spray - Effective treatment of surface wounds, abrasions, and ringworm. Antiseptic, fast-drying Blu-Kote is highly effective against pus-producing bacteria and common fungus infections. Penetrates to reduce pus formation and dry up secretions of pox-like lesions.
or
RedKote Spray - For fast, safe healing of lacerations, wire cuts, scratches, burns, chafes and other superficial wounds. Non-drying, soothing, softening. Stimulates new, healthy skin growth and discourages scar tissue formation.
According to mfg uses info offered @ http://www.drnaylor.com/#

Best of luck

 

[LizardLanding]

It is important to note that Ivermectin is not licensed for chickens and as such the prescribing vet needs to set an appropriate egg withdrawl period and if appropriate, a meat withdrawal period. Eggs from hens that have had Ivermectin 1% must never be sold for human consumption.

 

[casportpony]

It is important to note that Ivermectin is not licensed for chickens and as such the prescribing vet needs to set an appropriate egg withdrawl period and if appropriate, a meat withdrawal period. Eggs from hens that have had Ivermectin 1% must never be sold for human consumption.

Welcome to BYC!

Ivermectin is not on the listed of drugs banned by the FDA, so it can be used in poultry, but it is considered "off label" just like most medication we use in poultry are.

-Kathy