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  1. sylviethecochin

    I found mites on an egg and believe they are on the combs of at least two of my hens. :(

    Sorry, I really should have clarified on the baths.
  2. sylviethecochin

    I found mites on an egg and believe they are on the combs of at least two of my hens. :(

    Yes, should have mentioned--with the the flea and tick spray, I checked active ingredients and allowed dosages--the active ingredient was approved for use in poultry. I also don't directly apply it. Should have specified that better. I lock the hens out of the coop for the day when I clean it...
  3. sylviethecochin

    I found mites on an egg and believe they are on the combs of at least two of my hens. :(

    I buy my flea and tick spray at Walmart. Nothing fancy--just the seven-day stuff for dogs that's supposed to kill eggs and adults. And I meant that I wash my chickens outdoors in the summertime. Warm water, a little bit of clorox, and dawn dish soap all mixed up in a five gallon bucket. Each...
  4. sylviethecochin

    I found mites on an egg and believe they are on the combs of at least two of my hens. :(

    Mites from chickens cannot infect humans or dogs. There are two basic types of mites--ones that live on the chicken and ones that live on the perch and just attack the chickens at night for feed. You may have both; I did, this summer. The ones that don't live on the chickens are an easy fix...
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