Mites?

[2003ChickenZamon]

I've been wondering how big a mite can get.

 

[h2oratt]

They are tiny like the head of a pin.

 

[ChickNanny13]

You'll feel them easier than seeing in the coop. Run your hand along the roost, if you have them, you'll feel them. On chickens, check the feathers towards the base of the vent, tail & under wing.....They are teeny tiny = mites Lice are bigger, will be along the feather shafting.

Permethrin Spray works, Poultry Dust, some use Sevin although it's not longer recommend for poultry.

 

[casportpony]

I've been wondering how big a mite can get.

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Here's more photos and information
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/lice-and-mites-pictures.1155789/
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/08/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification.html