POULTRY DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT 



SCALY LEG 



An unsightly affection that, although contagious, does not 

 spread rapidly 



Symptoms. A rough and scaly growth 

 on the legs of the bird. 



Cause. A small mite (Fig. 22), known 

 as Sarcoptes mutans, burrows in the skin 



FIG. 21. SCALY LEG 

 A. Showing early stages of attack. 



and gives rise to the unsightly growth 

 (Fig. 21 ) that gives this disease its name. 



Treatment. Soften the scaly growth by 

 washing and soaking the legs with warm 

 water and soap. Scrub the affected portion 



