Straw mites or itch mite get into shaft and it breaks.
treat with lice shampoo or shampoo with Neem oil. Leave on for 5-10 keeping it lathered adding extra shampoo and water. Do this 3 times in one week.
these things are microscopic. Can’t see with magnifying glass. Use a microscope on a...
Hi one of my chickens was having the same issue. I believe it is straw mites or itch mite. Only see these under my microscope. They can get into the feather shaft and then it breaks off. Treat with lice bath or neem oil in any shampoo. Keep out of eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes and keep...
