Mites killed my chick vet wont help

[Kiki]

You may want to check out these products.
I am not familiar with any.
https://www.ukpoultrysupplies.co.uk/filter/red-mite-control-for-poultry/2002713.html

 

[Lazy Farmer]

You may want to check out these products.
I am not familiar with any.
https://www.ukpoultrysupplies.co.uk/filter/red-mite-control-for-poultry/2002713.html

 

[casportpony]

well as a new member, i have had to deal with mites on and off for years. i will not put a chemical or pesticide on or near my chickens. but i will go medieval on the mites. first clean out the coop then heat every inch with a blow torch. do it again in 5 days and 10 days., coat the inside with lime dust. now the chickens need to be dusted with wood ash ,all over. do it everyday for 5 days. if its real bad torch the ground too. leave a big pan full of ash for them year around.

Welcome to BYC!
Be very careful with a torch because you could set fire to your coop just like my neighbor did. That night they lost 2000 show and breeding birds.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Welcome to BYC!
Be very careful with a torch because you could set fire to your coop just like my neighbor did. That night they lost 2000 show and breeding birds.

 

[casportpony]

And they should have known better. Both have years of experience raising birds and I think both are poultry judges?

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

I had 6 chickens 3 died of of old age, I went to an auction and bought some more of which 3 were chicks. I kept them separate for a week , then together. I was horrified to find mites on the egg in the nest box. not just one lots , found them on me aswell, tried to get the vet to help. consultation fee plus treatment .. had to take them mites and all for them to weigh them. bearing in mind the cost of a chicken.. told vet not happy as they would be in the boxes , in my car then in her practice with other animals , they still insisted i took them so i made a very hard decision and got the boom..

Just as i was going to do the deed, i found a note.. my mite killer had arrived,, phew,, how long it takes to get rid i dont know (one chick already paid the toll for the vets money tactics).

I have sprayed them under the wings as suggested,closed the pen (they refused to go in after the chick died. how often i use it i dont know. Im burning the coop, new one on the way thats plastic.

Anyone know how to be rid of the darn mite please im in the UK ?

Hi @Sadhighway

Sorry to hear you suffered loss due to this. My battle or should I say war against mites is an ongoing thing. What I’ve found best to use is this permethrin based spray ~
http://www.nettexpoultry.com/products/mite-pest-control/total-mite-ready-use

I use this in the coop at least every other day if not most days especially as we are having this prolonged warm weather. Take all the bedding out and burn if possible. Remove everything you can from the coop that is detachable i.e. perches, nest box dividers & poop tray if your coop is like that. Check under and in every nook you can find. They will be hiding everywhere! Spray liberally in the coop all over with the mite kill. The spray should bring them out if their hiding places. If you see them spray again! You need to try and break the life cycle of them so regular spraying is essential in the battle.

For putting on the birds to prevent/kill lice and kill any mites that walk on I use ivermectin spot on for pigeons ~

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Animal-Harkers-Harka-mectin-5ml/dp/B00189JPOO

I hope with your new coop you can make a fresh start but please do still check for mites as plastic is not totally 100% going to prevent them.