balti Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hi - some of my chickens have had this for a while - I have the spray but its not really sorting the problem out plus the only way to get them out is through the egg port and now they are wise to the spray and run when they see me with the spray. Just read that a cheap cooking oil works - dipping the chickens legs in..... this would be easier for me i think. Anyone tried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I use Sudocrem, which I have found to be more effective than the sprays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 you use it on them daily? And do you wash there feet in water first to get dirt and "Ooops, word censored!" off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 i cant believe they censored that word. It started with c then had an r then a followed by a p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I use the Sudocrem once a week or so, as often as I would use a spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I would use spot-on ivomectin on the backs of their necks. You can order it without prescription on the Internet. I find it works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Vasoline is good to, helps suffocate the mites, is messy though! As Egghead suggests i would also use an ivomec spot on *not licensed for use on poultry* as both a treatment and preventative on all your chooks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Another sudocreme fan here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thank you - just purchased a large tub. Will be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Mine al get a spot-on preventative every quarter, and a spray of a permethrin-based spray* on their legs if I am at all concerned. TBH, none of them has had scaly leg since an outbreak about 5 years ago and the preventative treatment seems to keep it at bay. *not licensed for use on poultry in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Mine al get a spot-on preventative every quarter, and a spray of a permethrin-based spray* on their legs if I am at all concerned. TBH, none of them has had scaly leg since an outbreak about 5 years ago and the preventative treatment seems to keep it at bay. *not licensed for use on poultry in the UK. Hi Dogmother I my suspect my chickens have scaly leg or at least some do. I have managed to get hold of Ivomec eprinex (not licenced for poultry) and have now managed to treat 6 out of 8. I have also spayed their legs with scaly mite spray.I have yet to do the last ex batt and Harvey my cockeral. However I am sure to get them over next few evenings. My question is will this get rid of the scaly mite? Or will I have to go through the prosess of catching them again. A few of the girls are really freindly and I can eaily pick them up however the rest including Harvey who I suspect bought them with him are a nightmare to get hold of, I must confess I am a lttle afraid of Harvey even though he has never showed me any aggression. He is quick mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I would keep up a quarterly treatment with the preventative and spray their legs twice a week apart, using Sudocrem on any which look sore. It's hard to tell when the mites have gone as the crusts take a while to go and the scales will remain raised until they moult off. The legs will improve with each moult but will never be perfect again. Just watch out for any signs of irritated legs or crusts under the scales, but if you keep up the preventative treatment then you shouldn't see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I would keep up a quarterly treatment with the preventative and spray their legs twice a week apart, using Sudocrem on any which look sore. It's hard to tell when the mites have gone as the crusts take a while to go and the scales will remain raised until they moult off. The legs will improve with each moult but will never be perfect again. Just watch out for any signs of irritated legs or crusts under the scales, but if you keep up the preventative treatment then you shouldn't see it again. You are a star Dogmother. Have you ever considered writing a book. I for one would buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 It's no problem, you're welcome No time for a book, book but I write course notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
