Possible Mite/Lice Infestation on Chickens

[Rachel_liz15]

3 of my 9 chickens are missing some feathers. One is a buff Orpington and the other 2 are silver laced wyandottes. The wyandottes have especially raw skin by their tail feathers. I’ve also noticed these tiny black bugs in the coop, but I haven’t seen any bugs on my chickens. I clean out their coop regularly and tried spreading some 7 dust under their bedding (I got that tip from someone else) but they keep coming back! Literally the day after I clean them out. Any suggestions on how to help my girls? It looks super uncomfortable for them. I also have 3 ducks and a goose that are not affected.

 

[21hens-incharge]

The bug looks like some kind of beetle. Could they be in the feed?

This article can help identify mites and lice as well as great info on treating them.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-fleas-dealing-with-external-parasites.74599/