Mites

[Herself]

I was told that the folks I purchased my chicks from have a mite infection, and I'm afraid my chicks might have them. I have had the chicks for about 4 weeks & they are now eight weeks old. I have checked them for mites especially around the vent, but I can't see anything, but my vision isn't that great. I thought I'd go ahead & dust them & clean the chicken house & dust that also. What's the best way to appy the powder. One woman said you could put the powder in a bag or pillowcase & stick the chichen into the bag with her head out & shake the dust on to the chicken, or I could put the powder in a old sock & powder it on like a powder puff. I think the bag idea would be scarey for the poor things. Anyone have a perferred way of dusting them?

Herself

 

[dawg53]

Either way works, I prefer putting them in an old pillowcase with the head sticking out and gently shake and bake. Your choice, you can do it anyway you want.

 

[chicmom]

I just hold the chicken up-side-down by the legs, and give them a good sprinkling.....ruffling those feathers to make sure the powder reaches the skin.

 

[Kasia]

I use a paintbrush and apply against the growth of the feathers. Paintbrushes are easy on small birds and you get to apply the dust exactly where you want it.