Mites?

[dylanwitt]

Hello everyone, I have some black sex link hens that keep having problems with their feathers growing back. Some of the skin on them appears to be red and irritated, could it be more causing this problem? I’ve attached a photo here of the breast of one of the girls, any help is appreciated greatly.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Have a look under the roosts in your coop, I garuntee you’ll find mits under them.

 

[dylanwitt]

Have a look under the roosts in your coop, I garuntee you’ll find mits under them.

Okay, what is the best way to treat the mites then would you say?

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

DE/Diatomaceous earth or go to your local vet and ask for mite drops.

 

[Kiki]

Martin's PERMETHRIN spray

• Kiki
• Mar 22, 2018
• 6
• flies lice mites permethrin

Skip trying DE...it won't work and invest a few dollars on some permethrin based spray.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Ach, I know there’s people out there that are against using chemicals on their pets but don’t we use chemicals to get better when we’re sick, injured etc.
I just go to the vet and buy mite drops. One drop on the chickens neck prevents it from getting mites for 3 months.

 

[dylanwitt]

DE/Diatomaceous earth or go to your local vet and ask for mite drops.

Okay, thank you! Will the DE help promote feather growth again?

 

[dylanwitt]

Also are the mute drops like an eye drop? Or does it go in the water?

 

[dylanwitt]

Martin's PERMETHRIN spray

• Kiki
• Mar 22, 2018
• 6
• flies lice mites permethrin

Skip trying DE...it won't work and invest a few dollars on some permethrin based spray.

For the spray do you apply it throughout the coop or how does it work?

 

[Kiki]

For the spray do you apply it throughout the coop or how does it work?

Yes, it is labeled for use in both the coop and on the birds.
This photo is just one of many types of permethrin based sprays on the market.
There are a lot more to choose from.
I prefer this exact one because it is "ready to use" no mixing involved.
I do not buy it at TSC but it can be bought there:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/martins-horse-stable-permethrin-citronella-spray-1-qt