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From what I understand it doesn't matter how cold it is. I think they may live on the birds to keep warm. I don't think you need to be concerned about them biting you. Hopefully someone who knows more than me will respond

Thanks. We live and learn.

Well the hen died last night. I did use permithrin (sp) dust on her as well as ashes. I think the bath sent her over the edge, however, I also think it is likely she would have passed regardless. The reasons are: She had not been well for a couple of weeks. The mite load indicates another...

Okay. Got her on a heating blanket on low and covered her with a heated towel. I REALLY appreciate your comment--makes a lot of sense. Do you think she will move if she gets too warm? I do have her in the house and it has been 70-71 in the house with the wood stove. Again, thank you. Catherine

I wish I'd read your post before I bathed her. I dusted her with permethrin and ashes yesterday. She was perkier today but still had mites everywhere so I bathed her. She hasn't moved since then--has been sleeping. I suppose there's a good chance she won't make it through the night. (I have her...

One of my hens has a VERY bad case of mites. She is sick and lethargic as a result. I have dusted her and bathed her vent area which was very poopy. Have also put Ivermectin on her over the past couple of days. Has anyone bathed their bird for mites? This may seem extreme but the mites and their...