Mites question

[Nugget]

You have to love the devastation that lies in their wake

You can easily tell where the chicks have been spending their time by the freshly turned soil. When Irving dust bathes she lays on her side and using her feet against the edge of her hole, pushes her body back and forth to rub the dirt in

UPDATE ON MITES-
I had a fecal done on Irving and the adult wyandotte and they were negative! No mites (or any parasites) seen (they swallow the mites when grooming, so this is a pretty good marker. As well, I see nothing in their feathers). It's been a week for Irving and only a couple of days for the wyandotte.

This is great progress, particlarly with the wyandotte. She was in rough shape when we got her.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

That's great news! They must be so much happier now, living with some one that takes good care of them.