CHICKEN CHAT | Scaly leg in chickens
Unfortunately, it is almost unavoidable. This is because you can hardly see them. When you recognize the symptoms, you are often already too late. Of course, you can try to limit the damage! The mite burrows in between the scales on the legs. Additionally, the scaly leg mite is easily transmitted to other chickens through the perch or the bedding. Fortunately, it is not transmissible to humans or other animals (except for poultry). These mites, like other mites, love a warm and humid environment. Because they thrive in a moist environment, we recommend cleaning the coop every 14 days and keeping it well-dried.
Scaly leg mites
7 June '23 • 1 min reading time
What are the symptoms of scaly leg mites?
Chickens have itching Thick swollen legs Scales on the legs start to separate Grayish dirt between the scales Blood on the legs Do your chickens have any of the above symptoms? Then start treatment as soon as possible.
How can you treat scaly leg mites? We are happy to share this step-by-step plan with you:
Start by giving a supplement with a herbal mixture (Echinacea, astragalus, uncaria, gentian, thyme, citronellol, citronellal, calcium carbonate, maltodextrin, sepiolite, sodium chloride). This will make the mites stop sucking blood and leave the chicken. The blood becomes unattractive and indigestible. Spray the legs of the chicken with a spray based on miracle tree oil, lavender, citronellol, and geraniol. The spray supports the skin's healing ability. The rough skin becomes smooth and soft. By feeding the supplement, the mites will leave the scales in the coop in search of other food. For this reason, it is important to clean the coop thoroughly. After cleaning, it should dry well. Once the coop is dry, you can spray the coop, including nesting boxes, perches, cracks, and seams, with a coop spray.
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