Pheasant infested with mites

[Mrs Jackie]

I rescued a pheasant who is very malnourished and infested with mites. Eggs are cracked to skin and feathers. Currently quarantined and I used alot of mite spray of it. What else can I do? Should I cull? Never in my life of poultry have I seen such conditions.

 

[nchls school]

Once the mites are gone and a good diet is given, you will likely be amazed how fast the pheasant improves. If the bird is eating and drinking I would not cull as the situation has a very good chance of improving quickly.

 

[Gotbirdsohyeah]

Malathion is a good mite killer.Feed it some suet now this will help with feather growth.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[007Sean]

5% Sevin dust works well to rid birds of mites/lice.

 

[LaFleche]

I rescued a pheasant who is very malnourished and infested with mites. Eggs are cracked to skin and feathers. Currently quarantined and I used alot of mite spray of it. What else can I do? Should I cull? Never in my life of poultry have I seen such conditions.

How is the pheasant by now? I hope that the mite treatment was successful.

I would also consider a thorough deworming of the bird which would help with weight gain and overall well being.

Good luck!