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The white cloth test is definitely a smart move. Sounds like you are going to be the victor for sure, those mites didn't know what was coming to 'em! Wood is definitely tricky but I know plastic coops can still get them, but I guess are easier to treat. We keep our chickens in a big, old, wooden...

You're welcome. I am certainly no expert and others here would know better than me, but it's a busy forum and not possible for people to answer everything. I figured I would reply to you since this is at least something I have some first-hand experience of. :) It's great that Salt seems...

If you can't see any bugs on her then I wouldn't give her a bath personally, it can be quite an ordeal for them in some ways (and for you). If you are worried that she might have mites still then I would go and check after dark with a torch - the chickens are calm in the dark and you will be...

If the chickens seem well, active and are eating well then I wouldn't be worried about the lack of eggs at this stage. When you are confident that the normal coop is mite-free then I would probably just take away the alternative coop and see if they take themselves to bed. Otherwise I would wait...

Good lucky, @Nikki71! It is war but you will get there. In my experience you will need to treat the chickens a few times, maybe a week or so apart, in order to break the egg cycle of any mites and kill them off for good. Permethrin (which I believe is the active ingredient in the product you're...