Pests in my coop

[laughingclown]

Went out to feed my chickens and there is dust everywere. I opened my bag of feed and on the outside of the bag there is always dust. Well today the dust was moving. Tiny white bugs moving all over the bag. I have seen pictures of lice and I don't think its that. They are nowhere else but the bag as far as I know. Dust mites maybe? Wife is affraid I will bring them ion the house. Help.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Most likely weevils. Happens a lot this time of year, and is bad for the feed, therefore for the birds--reduces the nutritional value significantly. If it is a new bag, take back to store, if an older one, you need to rethink your feed storage. Yes, they can infest food products in the house.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

What you are describing sounds more like grain mites. Weevils are darker in coloration. You can look at google images to be sure. I agree though, neither are good for the feed quality.