Sunday, December 4, 2011

Scaly Leg Mites

Other Names



Organism or Mechanism



Knemidocoptes mutans


Preventative Measures



• Add red and yellow cedar chips in nest boxes.


Management Treatments



• Apply pyrethrum in cracks of roosts and nest boxes.


Physical Treatments



• Soak feet in bichloride (1 to 1000) for 5-10 min., then cover with Vaseline .
• Dunk feet in surgical spirits once a week three times.
• Apply ointment of kerosene/lard/and a little sulfuric acid to legs 3X/day.
• Scrub legs with soapy water and a little ammonia then rub in a solution of garlic, brew, cayenne and vinegar in equal parts 2X/day.
• Use ParasiteX citrus oil based product.
• Scrub legs with soapy water and a little ammonia then rub well 2X daily with a strong solution of garlic, cayenne, and vinegar.
• Apply tea tree oil to feet.


Nutritional Treatments



• Feed mineral supplement with vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
• Change feed to boost iron.


Herbal Treatments



Homeopathic Treatments



• Give 12 pellets of Sulphur in drinking water and renew every day.

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