HELP! Mites!

[megancmarsh]

We have unfortunately just lost one of our beloved ladies. I thought that a few of them were going through a typical molt, but it seems to be a mite infestation. I have Elector PSP on order - hopefully arriving tomorrow - so that I can treat the coop, run, and the birds. It is quite cold here in Connecticut (ranging in the 20's to 40's), so I'm unsure of how I should treat my full flock of 18 chickens. I don't want to fully bathe them outside. Will I need to bring them in one by one, wash and dry them?! This is our first time dealing with mites, so any tips are appreciated!!

 

[Theorrin]

do they have access to dust/dirt bathes? i also use ivermect for mites for all my animals

 

[LadyBBGoneCountry]

do they have access to dust/dirt bathes? i also use ivermect for mites for all my animals

Do you spray the ivermectin on or is it the medicinal oral kind?

 

[megancmarsh]

do they have access to dust/dirt bathes? i also use ivermect for mites for all my animals

They do, but we have had such a wet summer/fall that it likely isn't sufficient. I will make sure to improve this.
Where do you get the ivermectin? How do you administer?
Thanks so much!

 

[Theorrin]

They do, but we have had such a wet summer/fall that it likely isn't sufficient. I will make sure to improve this.
Where do you get the ivermectin? How do you administer?
Thanks so much!

i get it from tractor supply and its a pour on type (which makes it a whole lot easier) red and yellow box usually behind glass over by the horse stuff

 

[Theorrin]

Do you spray the ivermectin on or is it the medicinal oral kind?

the one i use is pour on. i just normally use a syringe to apply it on them usually (like flea meds) from between the shoulder blades down the back

 

[Theorrin]

@megancmarsh and @LadyBBGoneCountry im linking a webpage that'll give u proper dosage as well
https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/ivermectin#:~:text=For chickens and ducks: 0.2,repeated in 10-14 days.

 

[megancmarsh]

@megancmarsh and @LadyBBGoneCountry im linking a webpage that'll give u proper dosage as well
https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/ivermectin#:~:text=For chickens and ducks: 0.2,repeated in 10-14 days.

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Thank you so much!!!!

 

[LadyBBGoneCountry]

the one i use is pour on. i just normally use a syringe to apply it on them usually (like flea meds) from between the shoulder blades down the back

thank you