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[Kaleen Morris]

No I have never wormed them and didn't know I should. Also when you say treat the entire flock for parasites does that include mites or do I do something separate for that? How long after I worm and treat for parasites should I wait to replace the bedding. Do I need to do anything other then just replace it? I mean is there a chemical (well probably not a chemical) but something I would put down first to clean the empty coop before replacing the bedding?

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Let’s get together some reading material for you before you freak out LOL
but the short answer to your question is, yes.

Yes you will have to treat your coop and all your birds.
Ugh.

Let’s get @azygous back in here because I’ve never used the pour over ivermectin and I’d like to hear how that educator would approach this dilemma, especially since your area is experiencing brutal cold weather over the next few days and I’m in a much warmer climate.

Brb.

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Thank you I'm reading the article now.

 

[Wezdin]

Don't feel bad, you weren't purposely neglecting your chickens you just didn't know.

 

[Kaleen Morris]

This is a great article about lice and mites and has really good photos:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification/

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Don't feel bad, you weren't purposely neglecting your chickens you just didn't know.

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Thank you. I watched the video. Is it okay to spray them down withe Elector PSP in these cold temperatures? I would think wet birds would equal sick birds, however I guess their already sick. Not sure what to do as far as that goes?

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Thank you. I watched the video. Is it okay to spray them down withe Elector PSP in these cold temperatures? I would think wet birds would equal sick birds, however I guess their already sick. Not sure what to do as far as that goes?

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Also they seem to all gravitate to the smaller kit coop rather then our bigger coop. I'm trying to decided which coop to use, as I don't want to or need two coops and would like to have them all back in the larger coop. Once the coop is clean should I just put them back in the larger coop or just clean the smaller kit coop and let them stay in there. I plan to clean both coops but just not sure why they all have moved to the kit coop and my Husbands thoughts are put them in the bigger coop and get rid of the smaller coop but my thoughts are they must like the smaller one...so many dilemmas

 

[Kaleen Morris]

Hiya
Nice to meet you!

From what I can see you have a few issues going on. Her feathers suggest parasites. She looks thin and in poor condition could be internal parasites too.
Have you wormed your birds?
If she has mites or live you’ll need to treat all your birds AND their coop after replacing all the bedding.
Worms and parasites will need follow up treatments to ensure you stop the life cycle. Eggs/pupa/adults laying eggs.
Mites feed at night and they can drain a chicken to the point of anemia.
Then you have the reintroduction process. Since she’s been away from the others you’ll need to slowly reintroduce her. This might help her acclimate to the temperature. You could wire off a pen within the pen. Or use a dog crate with a tarp or horse blanket over it. Taking her out for longer periods each day. Until you release her right at bedtime. See if she’ll go to roost for the night with the others. You’d need to watch the next morning for possible issues. You should watch until things go smoothly or perhaps more time in her pen/crate.
Now would probably be a good time to give each of your birds a complete exam. Head to toe right down to the skin. All vents and legs. Access what you’ve really got going on then form a plan of action and treatment. Best wishes