Feather picking advise

[Boonie Stomper]

Hope they stop now since you now have the shell for them again!

 

[One Hand]

I am having a similar problem. Mine are pulling out tail feathers. If it is mites, what do I need to do to get rid of the mites?

 

[aart]

I am having a similar problem. Mine are pulling out tail feathers. If it is mites, what do I need to do to get rid of the mites?

Permethrin..IF you actually have external parasites. I do not treat unless I see them with my own eyes, many other things can cause feather loss.

Have you checked them over real well for mites and/or lice?
Best done well after dark with a strong flashlight/headlight, easier to 'catch' bird and also to check for the mites that live in structure and only come out at night to feed off roosting birds.

Google images of lice/mites and their eggs before the inspection so you'll know what you're looking for.

Wipe a white paper towel along the underside of roost to look for red smears(smashed well fed mites).

Part the feathers right down to the skin around vent, head/neck and under wings.

If you do find some...check out this thread:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1134783/permethrin-spray

This page is full of great information: https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2013/02/mites-how-to-prevent-them-and-treat.html

And after you use all the 'natural' stuff, you can get some permethrin to battle the infestation those things will allow to fester and grow.

 

[milogirly]

Permethrin..IF you actually have external parasites. I do not treat unless I see them with my own eyes, many other things can cause feather loss.

Have you checked them over real well for mites and/or lice?
Best done well after dark with a strong flashlight/headlight, easier to 'catch' bird and also to check for the mites that live in structure and only come out at night to feed off roosting birds.

Google images of lice/mites and their eggs before the inspection so you'll know what you're looking for.

Wipe a white paper towel along the underside of roost to look for red smears(smashed well fed mites).

Part the feathers right down to the skin around vent, head/neck and under wings.

If you do find some...check out this thread:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1134783/permethrin-spray





And after you use all the 'natural' stuff, you can get some permethrin to battle the infestation those things will allow to fester and grow.

I deleted my post and apologize for any misinformation. I am learning as I go and was just trying to help.

 

[One Hand]

Permethrin..IF you actually have external parasites. I do not treat unless I see them with my own eyes, many other things can cause feather loss.

Have you checked them over real well for mites and/or lice?
Best done well after dark with a strong flashlight/headlight, easier to 'catch' bird and also to check for the mites that live in structure and only come out at night to feed off roosting birds.

Google images of lice/mites and their eggs before the inspection so you'll know what you're looking for.

Wipe a white paper towel along the underside of roost to look for red smears(smashed well fed mites).

Part the feathers right down to the skin around vent, head/neck and under wings.

If you do find some...check out this thread:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1134783/permethrin-spray





And after you use all the 'natural' stuff, you can get some permethrin to battle the infestation those things will allow to fester and grow.

Thank you