Just found red mite on new addition to my flock. How do I treat it?

[JurassicChicken]

I just found a red mite on a new little bantam rooster just added to my flock. How do I go about treating this problem?

 

[Kiki]

Treat your coop and chickens with a spray that contains Permethrin.

 

[JurassicChicken]

Treat your coop and chickens with a spray that contains Permethrin.

First question: Is there a specific product you recommend?
Second question: Do you just spray the birds or do you rub the spray into their feathers?

 

[Kiki]

I actually prefer this product:
https://www.chewy.com/farnam-bronco...FS9T85UWMfQoPClj_O4aAqPDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The bugs do not live one the chicken...they live in the cracks of the coop so I would suggest to treat every nook and cranny of the coop and a couple of sprays the the chicken..
One or two on their bottom area.

 

[mobius]

And yes every chicken! Some folks spritz them at night when they are on the roost and sleepy. The mites munch on the chickens at night.

Permethrin is totally what I would use and going forward add some wood ash to their dustbath. Keep an eye on it!

 

[JurassicChicken]

Are several treatments needed or will one thorough treatment do? Also, does the medication render their eggs unusable for a period of time?

And thank you all for the information. Much appreciated.

 

[mobius]

I have read where one treatment (thorough) does it. I think if it were me, I would check vents thoroughly every day after that for at least a couple of weeks. And if I saw even one more, repeat. I might repeat once a week for a couple of weeks regardless. That is just me, tho. And BTW, good for you spotting it early!

Permethrin (and possible preventative woodash which can be put or dusted in the coop too) is a natural substance. Where you dont want to eat the eggs is with some worming meds.

but do the permethrin for all of this first. preventative measures later.

Also consider whitewashing the coop as a preventative measure going forward. I wrote a thread on this, I will look it up for you.

 

[mobius]

Here is the whitewash thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...e-of-your-coop-recipe-cheap-and-easy.1096237/

And you are welcome!

And thank you Kiki for sourcing that great spray that helps with all kinds of things!

 

[JurassicChicken]

Here is the whitewash thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...e-of-your-coop-recipe-cheap-and-easy.1096237/

And you are welcome!

And thank you Kiki for sourcing that great spray that helps with all kinds of things!

mobius, I like your white wash thread. Looks like a good idea. Thank you for the link.