Baby chicks may have mites...need treatment advice

[Leghorn Junction]

3-day-old chicks scratching their necks, scratching under their wings with their beaks, and twitching/shaking their heads. I can't see anything, but could they have mites? They've been only in the house. Is it safe to use a little Permethrin powder in the bottom of their brooder when I change their bedding? Or could it something else? Thanks!!

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

I've used Sevin 5%(?) for both our flock and a baby starling that was infested with red mites. I practically covered the baby starling with that stuff, and he survived. I've never used it directly on chicks, but if it didn't hurt the starling, then I doubt it would hurt chicks.
Hope this helps!

 

[Leghorn Junction]

Thank you so much. I may sprinkle just a tiny bit when I change their bedding...I'm sure it can't hurt.

 

[caralouise1974]

You're definitely better off USING it than NOT using it. Mites will kill chicks very quickly through blood-sucking and anaemia. Its sure sounds like it would be worth a shot.

 

[Leghorn Junction]

Thanks, I will.