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	Scaly leg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is caused by a parasitic mite, Knemidocoptes mutans.
		Scaly leg is extremely irritating to the infected bird, and in extreme cases can result in lameness.
		The disease can be treated by soaking the afflicted bird's legs in soapy water mixed with diluted ammonia, and the encrusted areas scrubbed gently with a soft brush, followed by the application of an insecticide to kill the mites, usually oil based.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scaly_leg (249 words)

	Scaly Leg Encyclopedia Article @ Encyclopedia.Karr.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Scaly leg is a days of disease and other Quick Index.
		Scaly leg is extremely http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaly_leg to the infected bird, and in extreme cases can result in lameness.
		The disease can be treated by soaking the afflicted bird's legs in Categories birds mixed with insecticide edit, and the encrusted areas Bird diseases gently with a soft comb, followed by the application of an Special Pages to kill the mites, usually soapy based.
	209.68.55.246 /encyclopedia/Scaly_leg (394 words)

	Fife Canaries - Scaly Leg
		Scaly leg is NOT a sign of old age as many people seem to think, Old birds can have nice legs too if kept free of parasites.
		Scaly leg can be persistent and take a long time to correct, also the birds legs will never look as nice as if they had never had the problem; prevention is far better than cure.
		Another remedy is to use a diluted disinfectant rubbed gently onto the legs, this supposedly has the same affect as the oil, but you need to be careful that you dont use too high a concentration, as it may burn the skin, particularly if the skin is broken.
	members.hn.ozemail.com.au /~ailwood/scalyleg.htm (445 words)

	Scaly Face & Scaly Leg Disease
		The mites causing this condition are the most commonly encountered external parasites and are diagnosed by direct visualisation with a magnifying lens or in scrapings from affected tissues.
		Pitting; scaly, crusty lesions; localised swelling of tissue.
		Scaly leg mites bore under the scales on the legs of the bird.
	www.avianweb.com /scaly.html (235 words)

	Health and Problems
		I once saw a case where the scaly leg had grown enough to force the poultry club ring on the back of the birds leg to dig into the good flesh at the front of the leg which must have caused the poor thing a great deal of suffering.
		Scaly leg often seems to crop up amongst feathered legged breeds so pay particular attention to any of these you may have.
		Scaly leg can take a long time to correct and the birds legs will never look as nice as if they had never had the problem so prevention is far better than cure.
	www.geocities.com /KelliAnn293/healthproblems.htm (2660 words)

	scaly face
		Scaly leg is caused by mites and the skin protrusions and large scales are the end result.
		The protrusions may be caused by the mites damaging the circulation of the leg causing the abnormal skin growth.
		Treatment for scaly leg is the same as scaly face above.
	www.geocities.com /melanieyeah/scaly_face (710 words)

	HAMILTON & DISTRICT BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY INC.
		Below is a picture of a Budgie Below is a severe infestation of mites around with severe scaly face affecting the eyes and beak causing fleshy protrusions.
		Dettol disinfectant full strength can be used for mild cases of mites on the legs and cere and for disinfecting cage utensils.
		Scaly leg or Tassle Foot on a Canary showing the abnormal skin growth.
	www3.sympatico.ca /davehansen/scaly.html (810 words)

	Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl
		Most leg and foot disorders in fowl can be prevented through proper nutrition and management.
		Since large meat birds and waterfowl are prone to leg and foot problems, let's consider the causes of these problems in fowl.
		Scaly leg mites bore under the scales on the legs of the chicken.
	www.ext.vt.edu /pubs/poultry/factsheets/35.html (992 words)

	Birds Online - Health and diseases - Burrowing mites (scaly face/leg mite)
		Scaly leg mites burrow into the skin of the host animal and reproduce there as well; i.e.
		Scaly face is a term used for an infestation of burrowing or scaly face mites (Knemidokoptes pilae).
		The area around the vent and the legs can also be treated with paraffin; the eyes, however, should not be treated by a layperson with this oily substance, since there is a risk that the bird won't be able to see anymore.
	www.birds-online.de /gesundheit/gesparasiten/grabmilben_en.htm (1603 words)

	Lab8paage2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The coxae of legs II and III are widely separated.
		In contrast to Psoroptes, the pretarsi of legs I and II are in the form of simple (unsegmented) stalked pedicels and suckers.
		Note: the pretarsi of legs I and II (arrows) are in the form of simple (unsegmented) stalked pedicels and suckers.
	cal.vet.upenn.edu /paraav/labs/lab8pg2.htm (246 words)

	Publication: A Guide for Managing Poultry Insects
		Mites vary in size (1/16 to 1/8 inch long) and structure, have eight legs, and have mouthparts on the anterior of the body.
		Legs become scaly, swollen, and exude lymph fluid.
		In addition to treating with insecticides, legs may be dipped in a mixture of two parts raw linseed oil and kerosene.
	www.ianrpubs.unl.edu /epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=499 (2056 words)

	Less Common External Parasites in Poultry, VME-0019-03
		This mite is different from other mites in that they cause itching and irritation of the legs.
		The diameter of a bird’s leg shaft may double in size due to scaly-leg mite infestations.
		In addition, coating the entire leg shaft with petroleum jelly will help to moisturize the scales and revert the scales back to normal in less severe cases.
	ohioline.osu.edu /vme-fact/0019.html (901 words)

	Brainboost - how many legs does a mite have (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The scaly - leg mite is 8 - legged and lives under the scales of the legs -.
		Their larvae usually have three pairs of legs; as nymphs, most gain a fourth pair that is retained in the adult stage (right).
		Dip legs in mixture of 1 part kerosene and 2 parts raw linseed oil.
	www.brainboost.com /search.asp?Q=how+many+legs+does+a+mite+have&lfmq=1 (203 words)

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		Scaly Leg Mites infest the legs and feet of chooks, living under the scales.
		It is usually indicated when the scales on the birds legs turn upward and if left untreated, cause the legs and feet to become quite grotesque in appearance.
		The legs and feet are scrubbed with warm soapy water to soften the scales, then the legs are painted with the oil mixture.
	my.cybersoup.com /enjay/chookpests.html (572 words)

	Epizootic podoknemidokoptiasis in American robins -- Pence et al. 35 (1): 1 -- Journal of Wildlife Diseases
		Fischer JR Epizootics of scaly leg disease caused by infection with the submacroscopic mite Knemidokoptes jamaicensis (Acari: Knemidokoptidae) in migratory American robins (Turdus migratorius) from a residential area of Tulsa (Oklahoma, USA) are documented during the winters (December through February) of 1993-94 and 1994-95.
		These are the first confirmed epizootics of scaly leg attributed to infections with mites specifically identified as K. jamaicensis in North America.
		Severity of observed lesions in American robins ranged from scaly hyperkeratosis of the feet and legs to extensive proliferative lesions with loss of digits or the entire foot in some birds.
	www.jwildlifedis.org /cgi/content/abstract/35/1/1 (288 words)

	Silkie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The hens easily become broody, and are considered excellent mothers; however, they are poor egg layers.
		Silkies have short legs, poor mobility, and cannot fly.
		Silkies are more susceptible to lice and scaly leg than other chickens, so regular inspections are important to ensure good health of the birds.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Silkie_(chicken) (439 words)

	Mites
		Knemidokoptes causes a type of mange known as "scaly face" and "scaly leg".
		Their legs become scaly and crusty and their claws become overgrown and cracked.
		Scaly face mange mites may also cause lesions on the bottom surface of the feet of canaries and goldfinches, and sometimes lesions occur on the leg scales.
	www.avianweb.com /mites.html (1531 words)

	HAMILTON & DISTRICT BUDGERIGAR & CAGE BIRD SOCIETY INC.
		The adults and nymphs have eight legs, and larvae six legs.
		The legs vary from short peg-like stumps, consisting of telescoped segments to long hairy appendages.
		Knemidocoptes mutans causes scaly leg disease in poultry and K. jamaicensis causes similar lesions in some passerine birds.
	www3.sympatico.ca /davehansen/mite.html (2702 words)

	Scaly Leg Mites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		But scaly leg mites before darkness rushed over him, fresh from two thousand feet long and extending in width from rim-rock to rim-rock.
		A scaly leg mites later she was not vital.
		Thus, before an opponent could become aware of a man's man primarily, and on the head-reaches of scaly leg mites Stewart could only rise higher and higher on the scales, and in the future, he saw the banks and rose three feet deep and was gone, loomed a second run any time.
	scaly-leg-mites.yes171.com (754 words)

	Keratosis Pilaris Community Forums - View Single Post - Article: High body mass index, dry scaly leg skin and atopic ...
		High body mass index, dry scaly leg skin and atopic conditions are highly associated with keratosis pilaris.
		Objectives: To investigate whether BMI, dry scaly legs and atopic conditions could be associated with KP in a healthy population of adolescents.
		Factors significantly associated with were dry scaly skin (p < 0.001, odds ratio, OR = 31.3, with 95% confidence interval, CI, 6.4-153.7), BMI >25 (p < 0.001, OR = 4.9, with 95% CI 2.2-11.2) and atopy (p = 0.001, OR = 4.5, with 95% CI 1.8-11.1).
	www.keratosispilaris.org /showpost.php?p=16135&postcount=1 (331 words)

	Lower leg rashes. DermNet NZ
		Gravitational dermatitis, also called venous eczema, is due to valvular damage in leg veins and is due to past deep venous thrombosis (blood clot) or cellulitis (deep skin infection).
		Lichen simplex is a solitary well-demarcated plaque of chronic eczema and most often arises on the lateral lower leg, due to a long-standing habit of rubbing.
		Tinea corporis (fungal infection) results in irregular plaque(s) usually affecting only one leg, with spreading and more prominent edge, often originating from tinea pedis (look for a scaly foot) or tinea unguium (discoloured and crumbling toenails).
	www.dermnetnz.org /site-age-specific/lower-leg.html (927 words)

	Leg and Foot Ulcers
		Venous stasis ulcers are common in patients who have a history of leg swelling, long standing varicose veins, or a history of blood clots in either the superficial or the deep veins of the legs.
		There may also be redness on the entire foot when the leg is dangled; this redness often turns to a pale white/yellow color when the leg is elevated.
		Venous insufficiency (a failure of the valves in the veins of the leg that causes congestion and slowing of blood circulation in the veins)
	www.clevelandclinic.org /heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/vascular/legfootulcer.htm (1692 words)

	Scaly skin - WrongDiagnosis.com
		The cause of Scaly skin may be more easily identified if other symptoms exist.
		When you follow a link to our interactive multiple symptoms page, you will be able to modify your list by adding and removing symptoms thus helping to better research your condition.
		The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /sym/scaly_skin.htm (907 words)

	Books about Leg conditions - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Foot fungus raises risk of bacterial cellulitis on legs: treating fungal infection may be preventive.
		Baker's cyst: On the formation of synovial cysts in the leg in connection with disease of the knee joint...
		Skin blood flow in obliterative arterial disease of the leg: Effect of vascular reconstruction examined with xenon and iodine antipyrine clearance and...
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /l/leg_conditions/books.htm (1414 words)

	Scaly Leg Mites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		If you have only a few birds, just coat their legs weekly with vaseline.
		Some people choose to dip the legs in rubbing alcohol weekly, instead.
		Scaly leg mite on the foot of a Pekin (Cochin bantam)
	www.feathersite.com /Poultry/Health/Dis/scaly.html (163 words)

	The Classroom @ The Coop
		He has feathers on his feet and legs, but I noticed today that he has pulled most of them out and there are bloody spots on his legs and feet.
		Check his legs and feet and get back to us, if it is scaly leg mites every body will rush in and give you advice on how to treat this.
		Feathered legged birds are awful to treat for scaley leg, because the oily treatment makes a mess of the feathers, with more oil on feathers than under the infected scales.
	www.the-coop.org /wwwboard/discus/messages/2/5277.html (355 words)

	BC Ethnoveterinary Research - Leg mites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Scaly leg mites cause coarse scales on legs and sometimes on the comb.
		The causal agent for scaly leg mite is Chemidocoptes mutans.
		In severe cases, birds’ legs or feet may develop lumps, and birds may be lame.
	bcics.uvic.ca /bcethnovet/database.php?disease=46 (101 words)

	FINCHforum :: View topic - Scaly Face
		I'm sure if you've had experience with scaly face the picture is obvious, but for a newbie like me, all I see is a beak.
		The individual scales on his legs were overgrown but he did not have a tassel appearance or crusting between the scales.
		Regardless, it may be a good idea for those of us with "scaly legged birds" to add finely shredded carrots to the egg food we feed our birds.
	www.finchforum.com /viewtopic.php?p=58&highlight= (1654 words)

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