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Scaly Leg Mite

May 20, 2019

If your chickens have ever had scaly leg mite, you already know how horrid it can be. The microscopic mites burrow beneath the scales of your chickens’ legs, producing a crust like appearance. This ‘crust’ is a combination of mites excreta and skin flakes (YUK!), which is incredibly itchy and uncomfortable for your chickens.

SYMPTOMS are varied but are generally along the lines of :-

  • Raised Leg Scales
  • Salty Crusts around the feet and legs
  • Having trouble walking
  • Sores and bleeding on the legs
  • Legs can also appear somewhat swollen
  • Toes can be curled under, deformed or lost altogether

TREATMENT :-

  • Soften the crusts for a good week or so, using oil (coconut oil, baby oil, olive oil etc)
  • Brushing on apple cider vinegar helps with the healing and the removal of the soften crusts
  • Even something like dog shampoo will work wonders too.

PREVENTION :-

  • Oil the perches with olive oil or coconut oil to prevent the mites from traveling across the chickens night time perching grounds
  • Ensure the coop is well ventilated and dry (mites thrive in damp conditions)

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY CHEMICALS OR DIESEL TO BIRDS. THESE OLD FASHIONED METHODS ARE BOTH DANGEROUS TO CHICKENS AND THEIR HANDLERS.

Recipes Remedies

Healing Coconut Balm

January 29, 2019

Would you believe, that this soothing coconut balm recipe for your flock’s feet only has three ingredients?? It’s very effective on your feathered friends feet that are exposed to not only the ground cover you use, but also the weather and can also help with Scaly Mite too! All the ingredients are natural and its so easy to make!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 Cup pure Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Beeswax
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat coconut oil, beeswax and olive oil in a double boiler on low heat, until melted together.
  2. Mix well and pour into storage containers.
  3. Let cool, before using.
  4. Apply on chickens legs and feet as and when necessary.

For Scaly Mite, dip affected chicken’s feet in apple cider vinegar (or apply using a small paint brush) and let dry, prior to applying the Healing Coconut Balm.