[LivvyW]

Some of our hens are showing signs of scaly leg mite. We are going to first treat with petroleum jelly. OH wants to catch each one coming out of the house in the morning. I reckon
going into the house at bedtime is a better approach.

What do you think?

[ManicMum]

We did ours after they had put themselves to bed - lifted them out, slathered it on & popped them bacck in.  We did that every other day for a week and it sorted out the problem brilliantly.

[Squibbs]

The only thing hens want to do in the morning is get out as fast as they can and eat - you might grab one - but most will just zoom past.

Best is about an hour after they have gone to bed - the squabbling for the best roosting spot is over and they are as docile as they will ever be.