{"product_id":"poultry-leg-spray","title":"Poultry Leg Spray","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePoultry Leg Spray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis treatment is totally organic. A mixture of Cotton Seed Oil and Eucalyptus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpray oil on legs, avoiding the feathers. Saturate the affected areas.  \"Scaly Leg Spray\" works by suffocation.\u003cbr\u003eA good poultry leg spray should be applied twice a week (every 4 to 6 days) to the feet and legs for four treatments. Cleanliness and sanitary measures around the chicken coop are in order because the mites can live for long periods in cracks and crevices without feed and water.\u003cbr\u003ePlease keep bottle at room temperature and best used when contents is warm. If too cold the liquid will not move through the sprayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Your Chickens Have Scaly Leg Mite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScaly legs on chickens are caused by a parasitic mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) that burrow under the scales on the chicken's legs. The damaged tissue weeps, which is what these mites feed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns and Symptoms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised scales on the legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrusty legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLameness (severe cases).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be found on the comb and wattles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early stages of the infection, the chicken will have mild irritation. It takes several months of infection before the scales on the legs start to lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat application is recommended. You should treat all of your birds even if only one bird has scaly legs, as scaly leg mite is very contagious and it is highly likely that all of your birds will have the mite.\u003cbr\u003eScaly foot is a bird ailment that is common among caged birds and also affects many other bird species. It is caused by mites in the genus Knemidocoptes which burrow into the bird's flesh. The tunnels made by the mites within the skin cause dermatitis and scaly lesions. Scaly face is caused by the same mite responsible for scaly foot and other related mites cause depluming. The condition is transmitted from one bird to another by direct prolonged contact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41877285699673,"sku":"123309","price":29.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3121\/5705\/files\/Poultry-Leg-Spray.jpg?v=1725494569","url":"https:\/\/petandpaddock.co.nz\/products\/poultry-leg-spray","provider":"Pet \u0026 Paddock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}