broody hen has mites, 2 chicks hatched, more coming today....help!!!

[anja]

I have two broody hens and I know one for sure has mites. Because two chicks hatched yesterday and the chicks are going back and forth between the two, I am sure they all have them. More chicks should hatch today. Should I remove the broody hens today and dust them with diatemateous earth or leave them until all chicks have hatched?

 

[NovaAman]

oh gracious... You should have treated several days ago... Treat the hen. Mover her and the chicks to a new CLEAN location. Treat the other broody also before hers hatch. Mites can kill the chicks quickly.

 

[anja]

I put diatomaceous earth on both hens and bedding, I don't see anymore mites but I am sure they are still there. We are on day 23 for the other eggs and they still haven't hatched so I don't know if they will. I will move everyone out today and clean the coop. Hopefully all goes well. Thanks for your post.