Weather probably wasn't an issue then...Mild, would’ve probably been 70-75 that day
I know mites were mentioned, so could you check your other chickens over for mites?
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Weather probably wasn't an issue then...Mild, would’ve probably been 70-75 that day
I guess that means we should check our entire flock? Any tips about what to be poking for when checking for mites?I didn’t pay much attention the day before I fed watered and left plus there were 3 identical to her
I was thinking about it. What exactly are you looking for when checking for mites?Weather probably wasn't an issue then...
I know mites were mentioned, so could you check your other chickens over for mites?
Little black bugs crawling on them, usually on the skin.I was thinking about it. What exactly are you looking for when checking for mites?
got it thanks!Little black bugs crawling on them, usually on the skin.
Best place to look is around the vents, if they have mites you should see them in that area.
Oh wow that’s kinda difficult to see. What was your treatment method?Here are some eggs & mite carcasses in my Faverolles vent feathers. You’ll see them embedded in the feather shafts. Looks ‘dirty’. I caught this early before infestation.
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Little black bugs
Oh yes, it does vary. I should've said so, lol!Mine have orange bugs