do feather mites bite chickens

[AceSierra]

they go outside

Wonder how they got Depluming/Feather Mites if they live inside.

You will have to do some research and consult your vet to determine whether you feel the Ivermectin is safe to use/the right product for you. We are not vets here on BYC, just keepers like you that make suggestions and/or give opinion.
If your vet said they were Feather Mites, then it looks like they would have directed you to the correct product or treatment.

As mentioned in the previous post - Ivermectin needs to be applied to the skin, putting it on the feathers is not going to do anything.

You can find food scales at WalMart or similar stores.

Do you have a parent, friend, neighbor or family member that can help you with all this?

they go outside during the day sometimes but I think the silkie already had mites when I got her from the breeder. i asked the vet what I should use on her and he said he didn yknow I dont think hes a very good vet lol. have you ever used ivermetcin? trying to find a better vet on the pultry DMV but there all far away

 

[AceSierra]

Wonder how they got Depluming/Feather Mites if they live inside.

You will have to do some research and consult your vet to determine whether you feel the Ivermectin is safe to use/the right product for you. We are not vets here on BYC, just keepers like you that make suggestions and/or give opinion.
If your vet said they were Feather Mites, then it looks like they would have directed you to the correct product or treatment.

As mentioned in the previous post - Ivermectin needs to be applied to the skin, putting it on the feathers is not going to do anything.

You can find food scales at WalMart or similar stores.

Do you have a parent, friend, neighbor or family member that can help you with all this?

since I've already used permectrin should I wait to use the ivermetcin

 

[Wyorp Rock]

That's up to you. Permectrin II is permethrin.

I agree with you - I would find another vet.

If he was unable to tell you how to treat Depluming/Feather mites, then I would question his parasite identification skills as well.
Just my 2¢

 

[AceSierra]

That's up to you. Permectrin II is permethrin.

I agree with you - I would find another vet.

If he was unable to tell you how to treat Depluming/Feather mites, then I would question his parasite identification skills as well.
Just my 2¢

that's what I'm thinking lol

 

[AceSierra]

That's up to you. Permectrin II is permethrin.

I agree with you - I would find another vet.

If he was unable to tell you how to treat Depluming/Feather mites, then I would question his parasite identification skills as well.
Just my 2¢

but have you used ivermetcin on your flock. pretty rooster in your profile pic btw

 

[Wyorp Rock]

but have you used ivermetcin on your flock. pretty rooster in your profile pic btw

I have not had a problem with external parasites, but have used Ivermectin on a couple of roosters before. I have not used it for laying hens.

Thanks! I think he's a handsome fella

 

[AceSierra]

I have not had a problem with external parasites, but have used Ivermectin on a couple of roosters before. I have not used it for laying hens.

Thanks! I think he's a handsome fella

alright I think I'll call a vet a see what they think

 

[Wyorp Rock]

alright I think I'll call a vet a see what they think

I think that is the best solution for you, hope you find a vet that can help you