OMG! What have I Brought Home? MITES!

[MjChickens]

Ok it has been almost 24 hours since I treated everyone and I will have to say that they look SOOOO Much better tonight. I thought this morning that they really seem to be more alive, and today was I think the first day that they didn't hang out in the coop. Its amazing to see how different chickens act when they feel 100%. I want to Thank everyone for the advance this has really help.

 

[Chicks4MyFamily]

I sympathize with you! It sounds like you are doing everything you can. I hope you are able to rid yourself of those nasty little creatures soon!

 

[brahmabreeder]

Would using co-ral dust be a bad idea?

 

[brahmabreeder]

Never mind that I found an old post saying not to use it

 

[MjChickens]

Would using co-ral dust be a bad idea?

What would you use it for? Just like the Poultry Dust? If so the Poultry Dust is not that expensive, it was $9 a can where I am at.

 

[brahmabreeder]

I was going to use it to put down on the bedding but I found an older forum advising not to use it.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

"The complete life cycle from egg to egg-laying female can take place in 5-7 days or longer depending on temperature and humidity. "
from
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig141
regarding Northern Fowl Mites

Please note there are other types of mites also.

I would retreat every 7 days until they are gone. I treat my flock every 4 months to keep them away as we have lots of wild birds.

http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is0331.htm

http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/pesticides.html
mentions carbaryl is restricted

 

[MjChickens]

Ok that sounds like what I have been hearing.. Thanks You for the advice.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Ok that sounds like what I have been hearing.. Thanks You for the advice.

You are welcome and I hope they are dead and gone soon!