22/10/2010
21/10/2010
neem oil
That Scaly Leg Mite spray didn't do the job. So it seems that the problem is something other than Scaly Leg Mite.
It hasn't been possible to identify the problem via the internet. There's not a lot about duck problems. Most searches fetch up a load of duck recipes.
We searched on herbs for bird skin problems, and from that were led to try tea tree oil. We already have some tea tree oil spray: we tried that, but without major effect.
On further searching, we came across neem oil, recommended for pets and for mites, lice and scabies problems. We had half an inch left in a bottle of 'Nice'n Clear' head lice lotion containing neem oil, so we tried that. Tom stopped biting his leg for about four hours, and we now put the lotion on regularly.
We've sent for a jar of pure neem oil, and when it arrives, we're going to use that.
It hasn't been possible to identify the problem via the internet. There's not a lot about duck problems. Most searches fetch up a load of duck recipes.
We searched on herbs for bird skin problems, and from that were led to try tea tree oil. We already have some tea tree oil spray: we tried that, but without major effect.
On further searching, we came across neem oil, recommended for pets and for mites, lice and scabies problems. We had half an inch left in a bottle of 'Nice'n Clear' head lice lotion containing neem oil, so we tried that. Tom stopped biting his leg for about four hours, and we now put the lotion on regularly.
We've sent for a jar of pure neem oil, and when it arrives, we're going to use that.
06/10/2010
scaly leg mite
For a while now, Tom has been biting his legs hard with his beak; sometimes making them raw in places.
We've sprayed his legs with Savlon spray and rubbed them with Vaseline petroleum jelly, which provided some relief for him. We've also sprinkled his pen with 'Total Mite-Kill' powder, otherwise known as diatomaceous earth (which is made up of silica-shelled fossilised diatoms. Diatoms are algae.)
However, researching further, we've read about scaly leg mite and feel pretty sure that this is the problem:
"Scaly leg is a disease caused by a parasitic mite (known as cnemidocoptes mutans) that burrows under the scales of the legs or feet, where it causes great irritation."
We bought some Net-Tex Just for Scaly Leg spray, and it looks like Tom's about to get relief from his 'great irritation'.
We've sprayed his legs with Savlon spray and rubbed them with Vaseline petroleum jelly, which provided some relief for him. We've also sprinkled his pen with 'Total Mite-Kill' powder, otherwise known as diatomaceous earth (which is made up of silica-shelled fossilised diatoms. Diatoms are algae.)
However, researching further, we've read about scaly leg mite and feel pretty sure that this is the problem:
"Scaly leg is a disease caused by a parasitic mite (known as cnemidocoptes mutans) that burrows under the scales of the legs or feet, where it causes great irritation."
We bought some Net-Tex Just for Scaly Leg spray, and it looks like Tom's about to get relief from his 'great irritation'.
Just For Scaly Leg is said to:
Suffocate and kill the scaly leg parasites instantly.
Provide immediate relief against itching and irritation.
Give a synergised blend of repellents and natural oils to provide a protective coating and prevent further infestation of the affected area.
03/10/2010
Tom outdoors and in
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