May 26, 2024 #1 AinaWGSD Crowing 14 Years Apr 2, 2010 1,837 1,119 416 Sullivan, IL Found these tiny red mites on some lumber that had been sitting in my driveway. Are they a potential danger for my chickens?
Found these tiny red mites on some lumber that had been sitting in my driveway. Are they a potential danger for my chickens?
May 27, 2024 #2 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 15 Years May 3, 2009 158,029 622,346 2,237 New Jersey No. They are not a parasitic mite - they may be called wood mites.
May 27, 2024 Thread starter #3 AinaWGSD Crowing 14 Years Apr 2, 2010 1,837 1,119 416 Sullivan, IL Thanks! It's a relief to hear they are not parasites. I thought I had heard of little red wood mites before but couldn't remember for sure.
Thanks! It's a relief to hear they are not parasites. I thought I had heard of little red wood mites before but couldn't remember for sure.