Mites and Lice

[breezy]

Well after reading a few dozen posts on the subject of these 2, I would like to ask if someone could point me in the direction of pictures of these pests. I would like to be able to identify any parasites when I go to look at birds for purchase. I tried searching for them on the site but Im not sure I was doing it right since I didnt come up with anything.

I know how to identify most canine and feline ectoparasites but I have never seen bird lice or mites.
thanks

 

[Poohbear]

Just google up "Chicken Mites". They are usually most visible along the stems of feathers and look clear or cream colored. Don't be afraid to pull out a lighted magnifying glass and look if you are buying fowl. better safe than sorry.

 

[Ms~Silkie~Girl]

go to predators on this website and click on mites, it tells you how to identify them, and treat then and there is a picture too

 

[Lollipop]

Here`s the best article I can find. Most chicken infestations aren`t as radical. Best way to check them is with a flshlight at night. Pick`m off the roost and look under the tail and in the vent area. If one has them, they all do.

http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8162.pdf

 

[JennsPeeps]

My banty cochin is the bird that most often has problems with mites. I lift her wings and can see them running across her skin.

If your birds have light colored skin, you'll be able to see the mites, which are teensy black dots.