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[AJuff]

I wanted to ask if Xeno 200 would kill scaley leg mite.

[jellykelly]

I don't know why it's locked.

I did read yesterday that spraying the chickens legs with Johnsons anti mite and then smearing them in vaseline would do the trick.

[Christian]

The FAQs section is locked but the chicken clinic is always open. The FAQs are there for reference.

 

...and yes, I believe Xeno 200 would kill scaley leg mite, but maybe a dipping in surgical spirit or scaley leg spray just to doubly (sp) sure?

[AJuff]

Thank you.

[The Dogmother]

Xeno 200* is a preventative medication for lice and mites, however the ingredients don't protect against all types of mites.. Northern Fowl Mites and Scaly Leg Mites are included in this. I use Ivomec Eprinex* as a preventative and find it to be excellent at preventing infestations of all types of critters.

 

I also use the Johnson's Spray*, or the NetTex Mite Kill Spray* on their legs.

 

*these products are not licensed for use on poultry in the UK

[AJuff]

Thanks for this. Will buy alternative tomorrow.

[AJuff]

I've sprayed them all with Xeno 200 sprayed their legs with scaley leg mite spray and coated them with vaseline. However they still have raised scales. How can i be sure i've got rid of them all? Also should i do a full bedding run change? Do scaley leg mites live in bedding?

[Redwing]

I dont think they live in the bedding

 

the scales will be raised until they moult off when the hen moults so its hard to tell if its actually gone. I treated my cockerel a few times just to be sure

[AJuff]

So where do they get them from?

[Christian]

Spread by wild birds I think.

[The Dogmother]

They pick up the mites around your garden as they are shed from the legs of wild birds - pigeons are the worst culprits. A quarterly preventative programme and spraying is best to keep on top of it.