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big roach type bugs in coop

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by mikey1957, Jun 28, 2016.

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  1. Jun 28, 2016 #1
    mikey1957

    mikey1957 Just Hatched

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    My coop is infested with bugs that look a little like some kind of roach or beetle. I s this what they call chicken bugs? how can I get rid of them without harming the chickens? I also have young chicks in there. They are even in my feed that is outside the coop. in a brand new bag.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2016 #2
    0wen

    0wen Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Photos would help. "Chicken bugs" are generally a mite/lice type - very small. It could be some sort of roach - look up wood roach and see if it matches. Possibly earwigs is they're a huge infestation.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2016 #3
    ChickNanny13

    ChickNanny13 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Have you tried sprinkling a dash of DE around your coop? A picture would help us know what you're up against, and the age of your chicks.
     

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