Are these mites? And how should I get rid of them?

MDieckmeyer

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Jul 4, 2024
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Saw these little grey bugs on some feathers in the nesting box. Are these mites? How should I get rid of them? I’ll try and post the video I took too
 

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That definitely looks like mites. I would check around the vent of the bird(s), but that feather looks to be a pretty clear indicator. You will need to treat the entire flock. Most people recommend a permetherin product or Elector PSP if you can get it quickly.

Here's post from one of BYC's esteemed educators on treatment with permetherin:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/need-help-with-nothern-fowl-mites.1594778/post-27106401

And here is a more in depth article:

https://the-chicken-chick.com/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification/
 
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