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I treated the coop and all surfaces with a stronger solution then diluted and used on the birds based on the instructions. They all seemed fine this AM. I'll check back when I can determine the effectiveness of my treatments. It is odd that only 2 hens seemed to have been affected by the mites...

Abdomen is getting better. Cleaned and sprayed whole coop with Permethrin. Then just now went out and sprayed birds with permethrin. Hope the bald ones sprayed butt doesn't freeze off as it is going to get cold tonight....

Going to clean coops and spray with Gordon's Permethrin 10 Solution tonight, then add some BOSS to their diet.

Is this the stuff? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sawyer-24-oz-Permethrin-Tick-and-Insect-Repellent-Pump-Spray-SP657/206456001 or would this be better? http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/gordons-permethrin-10-livestock-premise-spray-1-qt?cm_vc=-10005

I will treat for mites. Sevin dust? How do I apply? What's most effective approach do eradicate mites?

Yes. I introduced lighting a few weeks before Christmas.

2 this spring. Got them from someone last fall just as they were about to molt. The move stifled the molt and it never happened. Haven't felt the belly. Looks a bit swollen, yes...

2 years old. Feeding layer pellets and some occasional scratch. Free range at times... she is eating and drinking fine. Even laying.

Hey all, I have had chickens for many years, but finally have an adult rooster. All other roosters I had due to hatching were released prior to mating days. I have one rooster and 5 hens. Which I know is a low ratio. Please tell me if the pictures show feather loss due to rooster abuse or...