fluffy chick Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi I'm after some advice Some of my chickens have scaley leg. I've tried the vaseline/ sudocreme trick but I'm not convinced it's helping, as they have feathered feet I must be missing bits and getting in a right mess! Anyway, I've been reading that spot on for cats will treat all nasties including scaly leg mite? I have some pipettes in but it's the frontline combo does anyone know if this is safe to use? I've heard 4-6 drops for LF and 3-4 for bantams is that right? I quite like the idea of using frontline as I have 3 new chickens (still being kept separate) and as they had worms in their droppings after I wormed them I'm now convinced they have all manner of nasties! thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 You will need to speak to your vet as it's a prescription only product. My vet recommends Ivomec Eprinex for all exo-parasites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 My pekins had scaley leg after sitting and hatching!!! I used the Nettex spray "Just for scaley leg" it has worked and I spray them occasionally as a preventative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Ah ok thanks. I know it isn't licenced for chickens. I tried the nettex scaly leg stuff for 3 weekends but didn't seem to help :-/ I know it can take a moult to see a difference but it still looks crusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm afraid their legs never look quite as good as originally again. But yes after a moult they shed the scales and the appearance should improve. My molly and Milly who both had it, still have very pale looking legs. Where as my babies Martha, Florence and Penny all have lovely yellow legs! With the Nettex stuff I think you have to treat it twice a week for a couple of weeks? Can't remember! Once a month I give them all a squirt....just in case! I haven't used frontline. But I think you can use the frontline, but best check with your vet and I'm not sure about egg withdrawal, if they're laying?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Eggs not an issue at the minute The nettex was every 6 days, which is what we did. I also did it every so often to help prevent it but maybe the run got too wet, maybe I didn't treat often enough, I don't know. I've lots of new wood chip down now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Some use Easymec Ivomectin (ivermectin? Sp?) from the Internet without prescription. NOT LICENSED FOR POULTRY IN THE UK. I have heard they use around 4 drops on the skin on the back of the neck to good effect and repeat it a week later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Ok. I'll give that a quick google. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
