Diana1 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I am treating with Ecomite and Diatrom every two weeks. The scales on the legs of both hens are lifting. There's no limping. I'm worried the powder just gets washed off their feet when they walk in the wet grass. Have used vaseline once. I am tempted to wash their muddy feet, dip in the powder then apply vaseline to keep it on. Any advice please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Xeno 200 *Not licensed for use in poultry in the UK treats Scaley Leg Mite without you having to bother will all the messy stuff.....just a few drops on the back of the neck. There is an egg withdrawal period for one week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Brilliant - my prayers are answered. Not geting any eggs at the moment anyway. So where do I get this magic stuff from? In the meantime I'll google and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 You could try dunking the legs in surgical spirit once a week or 'painting' vegetable oil on their legs. Anything to suffocate the mites should work. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks - that xeno 200 is £25!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Some older hens just have raised scales on their legs =- the thing to look for is an exude (crust) under the scales - see the photos in the FAQ section. I treat my hens with the Johnson's anti-mite spray (not licenced for use on poultry in the UK) when they get it. The egg withdrawal is just 7 days and it works wonders. The scales will remain raised until they are moulted off, but the exude will disappear and the hen won't be worried by itchy legs any more. Please don't be tempted to pick the raised or damaged scales off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks - that xeno 200 is £25!! Useful against lice and mites too. Benzyl Benzoate from the chemist will help against Scaley Leg Mite too. Be prepared for them to look askance at you though as they might think that you have got Scabies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I used the xeno 200 (not licenced in uk for poultry) on my girl with scaley leg. It has cleared it up a treat. It does seem expensive at first but it also de louses them and deworms them and there is alot in the bottle. I spray it on all my 4 girls every few months as a preventative against lice and I think it will last me quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Right - you've convinced me - I'll buy some xeno 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Right - you've convinced me - I'll buy some xeno 200 ,sold. It's certainly much easier than catching my girls and dipping their legs in things. They are far too wriggly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I use Xeno 200 every 4 months. My girls free range with the wild birds all day and every day and so far they have shown no signs of worms, scaly leg, lice or any other parasite. I dose each bird on the back of the neck (a place where they can't reach when preening themselves) about an hour after they have gone to bed when they are quiet and easy to handle. So far I have dosed my 6 chickens twice and there is still plenty left in the bottle. I know it is not licenced for use on poultry but I think it will only be a matter of time when this sort of product is on the market for garden chickens. There is also a 7 day egg withdrawal period but I have in the past eaten the eggs and so far have come to no harm. But it's a risk you take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks - this is all a weight off my mind. All the fuss with powder and wriggly hens is in the past now. I'm just waiting for delivery of the xeno 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mand and family Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hi everyone does anyone know where to get xeon 200 from?. I understand its good for lice and mites aswell, is that right? I've looked on the internet on a few sites but can't find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I got mine from here, http://www.vetscriptions.co.uk/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=1&Screen=SRCH&Search=xeno_200&gclid=CKSa-I7mrJcCFUob3godmXF2ig Very fast delivery. hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
