What is this??

[rjhsh]

Was this for direct application to their legs?

Yes has a sponge applicator attached to the top (kinda like pvc glue) apply, put bird on a clean surface for an hours or so as this is oily and dirt will stick to to the legs real easy.

 

[2fizz]

The link went right back to this thread. But you used regular gasoline?

Yes. I used the gasoline we had for the lawn tractor.
Try this link (I screwed up the first time).
https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/

 

[Trevorusn]

Yes. I used the gasoline we had for the lawn tractor.
Try this link (I screwed up the first time).
https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/

VERY interesting read. I also feel odd about soaking my chickens in gasoline, but the article makes a great case for it. Did you only do the 3 day routine and have it work?? Nothing else was needed?? How bad was the infestation and has it healed up?

 

[2fizz]

Her legs looked as bad as any of the pics I've seen. The only thing I did additionally was to gently rub off the scales on Day 2 & 3 since they'd already loosened up by then and easily sloughed off. Her legs have looked fine ever since, none of the others got them and I didn't clean the coop/bedding either.

I sure didn't want to spend 21 days putting vaseline on her hairy legs. Not only would it have been a real hassle doing it but everything around would have stuck to her.

 

[Trevorusn]

Her legs looked as bad as any of the pics I've seen. The only thing I did additionally was to gently rub off the scales on Day 2 & 3 since they'd already loosened up by then and easily sloughed off. Her legs have looked fine ever since, none of the others got them and I didn't clean the coop/bedding either.

I sure didn't want to spend 21 days putting vaseline on her hairy legs. Not only would it have been a real hassle doing it but everything around would have stuck to her.

Yes, 4 of the 5 I am currently Vasolining are Faverolles, so the gas idea I may persue!

 

[Trevorusn]

Her legs looked as bad as any of the pics I've seen. The only thing I did additionally was to gently rub off the scales on Day 2 & 3 since they'd already loosened up by then and easily sloughed off. Her legs have looked fine ever since, none of the others got them and I didn't clean the coop/bedding either.

I sure didn't want to spend 21 days putting vaseline on her hairy legs. Not only would it have been a real hassle doing it but everything around would have stuck to her.

Did you do an egg withdrawl time???

 

[2fizz]

Did you do an egg withdrawl time???

No, I didn't. The Chicken Chick didn't mention it and she did for the Ivermectin Option 3 treatment. The gasoline option isn't systemic like the Ivermectin is which also gave me confidence.

 

[Trevorusn]

No, I didn't. The Chicken Chick didn't mention it and she did for the Ivermectin Option 3 treatment. The gasoline option isn't systemic like the Ivermectin is which also gave me confidence.

Excellent news, many thanks!