I have mites.... Help!!!

[alexisrambles]

I never thought to use permethrin to bathe my birds but last year when I found a coop that was infested, I used flea soap on the birds that were in that coop. It did help some but didn't get rid of all of the mites. This is how I do it when bathing the birds prior to a show. I guess you would put the permethrin in the first tub and then rinse water in the other two tubs. The last tub would be a final rinse.
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Then I wrap them in a towel like a burrito to dry them off some and also I can deal with their heads and feet when getting them ready to show but the same principle can apply.
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Ooooooh that's terrific! NEVER would have occurred to me! I don't think you'd want to rinse the permethrin off, but oooh that's a great setup anyway. I was thinking of using one of those large rubber totes from TSC, but your setup looks nicer to the chickens.

 

[21hens-incharge]

:: wondering if a permethrin bath may be to much of a good thing ::

 

[alexisrambles]

:: wondering if a permethrin bath may be to much of a good thing ::

Hmm... I don't know... Anyone with more experience got an opinion on that?

 

[Kiki]

If I had a mite issue I'd Permethrin bath their butts in a heartbeat.

 

[Molpet]

I have the same problem. What is the organic or natural method to get rid of mites. Thanks

I put elemental sulfur dust in their dust bath around 1lb to 10 lbs of dust https://entomologytoday.org/2016/07/18/battling-chicken-mites-with-bags-of-brimstone/

 

[cmom]

I think I'll stick with the permethrin powder for the birds and the spray for their coops.

 

[Folly's place]

The last thing that a sick/ anemic bird with lots of mites needs is the extra stress of an unnecessary bath! It's easiest to spray them at night, with a small flashlight, while they are roosting. Wear protective clothing and especially that N95 face mask!
Powder works too, and is messier and more expensive.
Pyrethrin is the 'organic' alternative.
Do read labels on products, and pick those rated for chickens! Lots of products for pets and horses have ingredients not meant for your chickens.
Mary

 

[cmom]

True, but my first thought it might give them some relief. I do bathe the birds prior to a show and they usually relax when they're in the water. I figured it couldn't hurt and it was a nice hot day.

 

[getaclue]

I usually dust the birds, and spray the coop with permethrin based products.

 

[TomZilla43]

Edited because autocorrect drinks WAY to much and cannot spell. [/QUOTE]

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