Lavender Orpingtons loosing feathers

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Thank you, thank you for all your help!! This is my 3rd set of chickens and this is the first time I have ever had any type of disease. This winter has been so much cooler, wetter, drizzly, than usual, could that be the cause for mites? I have purchased all of the items you suggested and tomorrow will get the coop all cleaned out and dust the chickens. I may put the paste on the chickens that have the bare backs, if anything, it will help me feel better. Thank you again for all your help.

Hey no problem at all.

Mites are mites. They just come and go. I liken them to fleas on a dog. They are just a part of owning chickens. We've had our chickens get them when we have had our best coop cleaning routines and then not get them when we have neglected the coop for a few weeks. Just something you need to keep an eye on, try and prevent but treat when necessary especially in the warmer months.