A Single Mite

[squeakyballs]

A week ago I found a single mite in my chicken coop, on (or rather in) an egg that had pipped and then expired. It was a tiny black dot that slowly crawled. I checked all of my chickens, but found no other mites. I dusted everyone with Poultry Dust just in case.

It has been a week. I've checked the chickens both during the day and at night. I also checked the cracks and crevices around the coop. Not a mite in sight. Should I redust? Should I break down everything in my coop and scrub it down?

I want to sell 3 of my hens. When can I sell them without worrying that I'm giving someone an infestation?

 

[squeakyballs]

No one ever answers my posts.

 

[squeakyballs]

I'm getting lonely in this thread, all by myself.

 

[squeakyballs]

*crickets*

 

[Knittycat]

For what it's worth, with the information you've given me, I'd buy your hens. I'd follow standard quarantine procedure and keep a close eye out for mites, but I'd still buy them.

 

[squeakyballs]

Oohh that's right, I forgot about quarantine time.

Thanks for the input!