- Aug 3, 2012
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I've had an ongoing problem with mites for over half a year. I managed to get rid of them (red and northern) by removing the chickens from the house and spraying it with 'Jeyes liquid' and left it for a few months, keeping the chickens elsewhere. However, it seems as soon as I moved them back (even after thoroughly powdering them) the run and the chickens were suddenly infested again. I've cleaned out the house using loads of products, diatom powder didn't work, I used total mite powder, disinfectant, i've sprayed the run with a power hose and disinfected it and the chickens too, but the mites seem to still be there. The hens are no longer laying either and whenever I handle a chicken I end up covered in mites.
I live in the UK and haven't been able to find a thread with a clear idea of what to do or what products to buy, but i'm sick of these mites and my chickens are starting to look ill and I feel helpless! Thanks!
I live in the UK and haven't been able to find a thread with a clear idea of what to do or what products to buy, but i'm sick of these mites and my chickens are starting to look ill and I feel helpless! Thanks!