Scaly leg mites

Scaly leg mites and depluming mites are two closely related mites which both belong to the genus Knemidocoptes. The scaly leg mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) commonly infests older hens by burrowing underneath the scales of the leg. This causes damage and inflammation, often with white crusting and exudate, sometimes this may become infected causing swelling and bleeding. Scaly leg mite causes severe…