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What is this?

  • It is a mite. The short stumpy legs make it a burrowing mite and the only genus of burrowing mite found on birds is Knemidocoptes

What is the condition called?

  • The condition is called scaly leg and is caused by Knemidocoptes mutans

How is it treated?

  • With repeated application of an appropriate acarcide. It is wise to treat the other animals also.


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