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  1. MilesFluffybutt

    Severe SLM

    I rescued a rooster from a coworker's extended family after they lost their pet flock to a predator. They were just done with chickens and since my bachelor flock is down to two, I figured I take him. He's about the same age as my two boys - approximately 10 years old, if you're wondering. The...
  2. C

    Feather breakage and itching...

    Hi there, I'm trying to figure out the cause of persistent feather loss in two of my 3-year-old hens. Both have been excessively itching around their necks for over a year. Their feathers break off or fall out in the same spots they scratch. Feathers grow back normally after molt but are quickly...
  3. chickenmamafl

    Mites?

    A few weeks ago I treated my flock with ivermectin drops on their skin. A couple on the back of the neck, under wings and near vent. Today, I noticed my rooster still has mites? They are microscopic! I had to stare really hard to even tell they they were moving! Is it safe to treat him again...
  4. A

    Silkie Chick Mites?

    Hey, I bought a pair of silkies from someone on facebook and after coming home and inspecting them I noticed one chick had a wound on its back neck and quite a few yellowish tiny bugs within its feathers and the other chick also had a couple of the yellowish bugs. Now I’m worried to introduce...
  5. K

    Vent Gleet and Crust butts

    Hello, I am leaving the country in 3 days and my dad is pet sitting, so naturally, everything is going to sh*t. I have 3 chickens with a situation: Chicken 1: Bojangles. Chronic poopy butt likely caused by vent gleet. Treated with 7 day monistat for 7 days. Then 7 day monistat for 10 days. I...
  6. Sljanik

    How Long to wait before repeating Elector PSP in coop/ on hens?

    Hi all, I have red mites in my chicken coop. I took all bedding and nesting pads out of my coop, swept it out, and sprayed it (drenched) with elector psp; I also sprayed my hens. After everything dried I sprinkled first Saturday lime and replaced all bedding/ pads. I also sprayed the chicken run...
    • Sljanik
    • Thread
    • elector psp mite treatment mites mites chickens mites coop bugs infested redmite treatment advice treatment for mites
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  7. B

    HELP - Worms, prolapse, gapeworm, mites?

    There are a lot of major problems going on with my birds so I will try my best to keep it organized as I am seeking help with all of it. Please tag anyone you think may be able to help. For a few days now, one of our birds has been acting depressed, lethargic, pale comb. I started giving her...
  8. Z

    Mites or stick tight flea?, help on what species

    Been having a tough year with chickens after no issues for the last 4 years. Recently been having an eye worm issue in my flock that randomly appeared and have been looking out for that. I noticed one of the hens eye was inflamed and I treated it and gave her ivermectin but noticed these mites...
  9. Sljanik

    Elector PSP and Permethrin

    Hi all! I'm fairly certain I have discovered some red mites in my chickens nesting boxes. I haven't found any on eggs or my girls, so I think I have caught them early. I have Elector PSP coming in Monday to treat the coop and my girls. Can I spray them and the coop with Permethrin today (Friday)...
  10. J

    Why are my chicks loosing their feathers?

    I have 50 straight run chicks and 9 straight run turkeys that are penned together. They are currently 5 weeks old. They've been doing great together! I know I'll need to separate them soon due to have fast turkeys grow. I've noticed some of my chicks are loosing their feathers. Are they old...
  11. Ohio Duck

    Pale and/or swollen faces, trying to decide treatment

    Last week one of my hens developed a swollen face/eye. We consulted an online vet and were prescribed antibacterial eyedrops. These arrived on Tuesday and I'm not sure they're fixing the issue. I now have two hens with swollen eyes, and a third who is very pale. One of the swollen eye hens is...
  12. SourRoses

    Elector PSP for Mites & Lice ($20)

    Spinosad is a safe treatment that works the first time. Naturally derived from the fermentation of S. Spinosa bacteria. No egg withdrawal period. 12 ml of Concentrate makes 1 gal solution OR 4 Quart size (32 oz) Spray bottles. Enough to treat 100 chickens! In a handy dropper bottle with...
  13. S

    Leg Mites? What do I do?

    My chickens have raised scales on their feet and I’m worried about mites. How do I 1. confidently diagnose mites and 2. treat them? The easier the treatment, the better please!
  14. K

    Mites

    Our sick chicken got mites. We cleaned out the sick pen and covered everything with ash and de. We need more information on how to get rid of them please!
  15. E

    Mites and Lice Question

    Hey all! I have had backyard chickens for many years and maybe I'm lucky it's taken this long- but I have my first case of poultry lice... I would like to get rid of them asap and will be doing a big spring clean out in the next few days. My budget cannot really handle $200 Elector PSP at the...
  16. Aspen25

    Treating persistent mites organically

    Hi all, I have mites galore and I don't know what to do with them. They are literally crawling everywhere. I live on an organic farm so would need something natural to treat them with. Any suggestions? I did a huge clean out of the coop pressure sprayed it all down and then sprayed roosts...
    • Aspen25
    • Thread
    • mite infestation mite prevention mite treatment mites organic chickens
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  17. Chicken_Trainer2007

    Bugs on my three broody hens and eggs

    I have three hens with bugs on them I don’t know if it’s mites or not but I gave them the worms and mites meds (to my whole flock)I’d like to know if these are mites and if the meds kill or just prevents the bugs. And will the bugs effect the eggs in a negative way when hatching? : here’s the...
  18. C

    Exzolt and cydectin treatments. Treating mites and lice/worms

    Can you treat chickens with Exzolt and cydectin at the same time? My chickens have just had their second/last dose of Exzolt in their water. Can I topically treat with cydectin now aswell or is it best to wait?
    • Chicnz
    • Thread
    • advice cydectin exzolt lice medical advice mites treatment advice treatment schedule
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  19. AGeese

    Flock Woes

    I've had this experience before with two other Buckeyes so I'm fearing the worst. I found Speckles this morning sitting out on the floor of my garage that has flake down as if she was planning to lay. Picked her up and put her in a nesting box. She didn't fuss. I checked her vent she was...
  20. saku ziemniaku

    Mites…?

    Hi, so I’m fairly new to chicken-keeping and I got a silkie a few days ago and recently discovered she has some reddish microscopic dot-like bug things..? Any idea what could those be and if they’re dangerous? Also how to possibly get rid of them? Thanks for all the help!
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