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  1. EggSighted4Life

    Help me diagnose de-pluming mites!

    Yes, but in a different manner and it never causes crusty or scabby skin. That (coupled with feather condition) is a clear indicator of parasite presence IMO even if they aren't able to be seen. Age.. Being close to or needing to molt.. before their first major "mature" molt is when the...
  2. EggSighted4Life

    Help me diagnose de-pluming mites!

    That's correct, accurate, and 100% true. :thumbsup Permethrin is NOT considered effective against depluming or scaly leg mites. (I only suggested because we had both agreed & ruled that out) Thank you for being thorough and clarifying! It's approved as an anti caking agent in animal feeds at a...
  3. EggSighted4Life

    Help me diagnose de-pluming mites!

    Hi there, welcome to BYC! :frow You can't prevent what you don't have.. you can only treat it once it's there. Standard bio security like not bringing in new birds from other places and not hanging bird feeders to attract wildlife and rodent control can be helpful. I agree that it does not...
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