Restless Chicken Question

[Kiki]

That is probably not the best one for you to read...I can find better.
will do tomorrow.
Nite.

 

[aart]

This might not do you any good, as you get little dark there these days, but:

Best done well after dark with a strong flashlight/headlight, easier to 'catch' bird and also to check for the mites that live in structure and only come out at night to feed off roosting birds.
Wipe a white paper towel along the underside of roost to look for red smears(smashed well fed mites).
Part the feathers right down to the skin around vent, head/neck and under wings.
Google images of lice/mites and their eggs before the inspection so you'll know what you're looking for.
If you do find some...check out this thread:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1134783/permethrin-spray

 

[Alaskan]

Yep, the critters are so tiny, sure are hard to see.

 

[aart]

Yep, the critters are so tiny, sure are hard to see.

Especially with weak batteries in the headlight,
and way out of date glasses prescription

 

[MommaHen2Many]

alaska EE, how is your chick? I have been off line a few days, and have thought about you and her every Day. I'd love to know how you all are doing !