What kind of mite is this?

[faceache]

Hi guys need some help identifying this new mite I have just found on one of my polish any idea?

 

[gal5150]

Well, the larger one at the top and smaller one near the bottom appear to be pincher bugs....is that what your looking at or am I missing the target pest?

 

[faceache]

Yes there is 3 on there 2 small one large they appear to be along the feathers not at the base,what are pincher bugs and will DE work on them? X

 

[gal5150]

Otherwise known as Earwigs....if they are on your chicken you have to have an infestation somewhere because they are not a parasite generally found on animals or people....think, more like sitting on grass next to an ant mound....that's what I mean by infestation somewhere and they just happen to be on your chicken

http://www.almanac.com/pest/earwigs

 

[faceache]

Ohh earwig no sorry you can't see the size from the photo they are only a couple of millimetres in size like lice but different they aren't as big as pincher bugs and they are on my polish chicken not duck but thanks for the reply

 

[gal5150]

Ha! Yes, I caught the chicken/duck mistake and edited. I now see what you're talking about and I haven't a clue. So sorry, hope someone can help you figure this out!

 

[faceache]

Lol that's ok thanks anyway gal appreciate it

I shall powder them with DE anyway can't do any harm