Scaly leg mite

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Redwing
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Does anyone have any treatment ideas for scaly leg mite that don't involve daily,messy oily options?
Thought I read somewhere that ivermectin could be used but don't know the dosage and not sure about food safety in egg producing hens.
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Tiaris
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moxidectin would most likely be just as good as ivomectin.
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gomer
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As suggested Moxidectin but applied direct to the leg with a cotton bud over the effected area.
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undiluted?
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Aussie finch tragic.rodent/snake terroriser.
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COUNTRY CAPITAL wrote:undiluted?
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Yes :thumbup:
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What about the eggs...are they safe to eat? I have 4 chooks and only one is visibly affected. what do I need to do about prevention. She's been broody a bit lately so will change all the nesting material.
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I found this maybe good to feed them back to the birds or other animals for a few days. Although I have got it on my hands before with no problem.

http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewto ... &t=8003305

http://www.melbournebirdvet.com/parasit ... ultry.aspx
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