My run is covered with entirely with chicken wire, it’s does not have a roof on top to cover it. The climate where I live is more humid and subtropical climate.
This is one of my silkies that are around 4 1/2 months old. It could be still a bit to early to tell the gender but was wondering if anyone had any guesses!
As soon as I noticed it I actually did put her in a tub of warm soapy water, I think she may have had them a few days prior to me noticing it (not many) but as soon as I noticed it I took action. Tomorrow I’m going to check on her again to see if I got everything or if I need to treat her more...
I am mainly dealing with a maggot/ fly problem with one of my chickens right now so I appreciate the link you provided. With the mites question I mainly wanted information for prevention so I appreciate the advice you left above.
Thank you for the detailed response! I really appreciate it. The behavior points me in the direction of thinking more rooster than hen but it could be just the personality that the chicken will have! The streamers is what pointed me in the direction of thinking a rooster as well but I could be...