Possible mites

[ChickenMama1998]

I have some 2 year old Hens that have not been laying for about a week and a half! We started adding oyster sells to there feed and still no eggs! i have also realized lots of feather loss. When i checked them some of them had very red skin! is that normal or could we have possible mites!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, ChickenMama1998, and

! Happy to have you aboard! Sounds like it could be mites. You might post in the link below for more opinions and treatment advice. Good luck to you!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. You'll have to pick them up and visually inspect them for lice/mites, especially check the vent area. If you see any, dust them with sevin dust. Repeat dusting them again in 7-10 days. Dust inside their coop and nests in the same manner.

 

[drumstick diva]

Dawg gave you good advice.

 

[ChickenMama1998]

Will The Hens not be laying eggs if they have mites?

 

[dawg53]

Will The Hens not be laying eggs if they have mites?

Mites affect egg laying, they suck blood, cause anemia, then the chicken dies.

 

[ChickenMama1998]

I read to bath them before dusting is that a good idea?

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. You'll have to pick them up and visually inspect them for lice/mites, especially check the vent area. If you see any, dust them with sevin dust. Repeat dusting them again in 7-10 days. Dust inside their coop and nests in the same manner.

X 2 It is not necessary to bathe prior to dusting for mites. It is also possible that your hens are going into a molt. Check for mites/lice prior to dusting.

 

[ChickenMama1998]

This is the stuff i bought and dusted them with cause they did have mites
http://www.ruralking.com/prozap-garden-poultry-dust.html

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!