Broody Hen- Mites?

[FeatherTay]

I have a broody hen. On day 17 or 16. I notice she has these bugs all over her eggs. Not sure what they are. Can anyone tell me?

Might need to zoom in on Picture. How can I treat it??

They are the little tiny dots.

 

[cherrynberry]

Not sure if I see mites or lice, but since mites/lice are common in broody hens, dusting her with permethrin may be safer.

 

[FeatherTay]

Not sure if I see mites or lice, but since mites/lice are common in broody hens, dusting her with permethrin may be safer.

Ok. Thank you.

 

[cherrynberry]

Ok. Thank you.

Are the bugs moving? I dont see anything odd about the egg. Have you checked her over?

 

[FeatherTay]

Are the bugs moving? I dont see anything odd about the egg. Have you checked her over?

Yes the bugs are moving. I haven’t check her. I can’t right now but I can later.

 

[cherrynberry]

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Yes the bugs are moving. I haven’t check her. I can’t right now but I can later.

Maybe mites...dont use DE. Permethrin is good.

 

[FeatherTay]

K I have Permethrin. What should I do with itv

 

[cherrynberry]

K I have Permethrin. What should I do with itv

Dust your hen. Try to get to the skin. Wear a mask and gloves.

 

[cherrynberry]

Dust your hen. Try to get to the skin. Wear a mask and gloves.

Also, check her over to see if she even has mites. Check your flock and the coop.

 

[FeatherTay]

Dust your hen. Try to get to the skin. Wear a mask and gloves.

I only got spray.