Help! My chickens are dropping dead with no warning!

[Chicks 'n ducks]

Is it possible to get live birds tested? I would definitely do that. I'm not against getting a necropsy at all, in fact, first chance I get I will do it. But like I said before, it's not possible this time due to factors I can't control. In the meantime, should I do anything? Use permithrin spray if that is the (possible) cause? Should I halt all my plans for fair?

 

[Kiki]

Is it possible to get live birds tested? I would definitely do that. I'm not against getting a necropsy at all, in fact, first chance I get I will do it. But like I said before, it's not possible this time due to factors I can't control. In the meantime, should I do anything? Use permithrin spray if that is the (possible) cause? Should I halt all my plans for fair?

Yes live birds can best tested for certain diseases.

For now I wouldn't wait and start using permethrin to help control the bugs invade they are the reason for the deaths.

 

[Chicks 'n ducks]

That spray is worthwhile and not expensive

Do you spray it ON the birds? I have a permithrin spray for treating mites/ lice. Would that work in the meantime? We are leaving for 5 days tomorrow in the wee hours of the morning so there is not much I can do.

 

[Chicks 'n ducks]

And regarding the county fair, can I still go?

 

[Kiki]

Do you spray it ON the birds? I have a permithrin spray for treating mites/ lice. Would that work in the meantime? We are leaving for 5 days tomorrow in the wee hours of the morning so there is not much I can do.

Permethrin is permethrin.
Are the bugs landing on your birds?

I'd spray the birds and both the inside and outside of the coop to try to keep the gnats and flies away.

 

[Kiki]

And regarding the county fair, can I still go?

I don't see why not.
I would be sure to clean yourself real well (carry a can of Lysol in your car) before you went/and before you handled your birds after getting home.

 

[Chicks 'n ducks]

I mean bring my birds to the fair.

 

[Chicks 'n ducks]

I'd spray the birds and both the inside and outside of the coop to try to keep the gnats and flies away

My birds free range over about 1/4 acre. I'll still spray the coop, but will that be enough?

 

[Kiki]

I mean bring my birds to the fair.

If you have birds dying then no I do not believe you should bring a bird to a fair unless you have testing done to know what's causing the deaths.

 

[Kiki]

What do your parents think/say about continuing with taking a bird to the fair?