So really what breed are these.

[CluckyCluck]

I will get the DE and sevin dust. Sounds like the best.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Permithrin dust, sometimes called poultry dust, or even garden dust with permithrin works very well, as would Sevin, of course.

Repeat in 8 days, until lice/mites and parasites no longer are apparent. You might also consider taking steps to worm them now as well.

Yes, they are RSL, a typical layer. They look ill cared for and/or well spent. I'm saddened to see folks peddling off birds to those just starting out. Very unscrupulous but sadly, also very common.

 

[hamblen1997]

golden comets

 

[CluckyCluck]

Permithrin dust, sometimes called poultry dust, or even garden dust with permithrin works very well, as would Sevin, of course.

Repeat in 8 days, until lice/mites and parasites no longer are apparent. You might also consider taking steps to worm them now as well.

Yes, they are RSL, a typical layer. They look ill cared for and/or well spent. I'm saddened to see folks peddling off birds to those just starting out. Very unscrupulous but sadly, also very common.

I checked one today, and I didn't see any mites on her at all. The one I did see them on, I will check today as well. I think they're starting to look healthier - two are starting to actually look like hens and then two are still a little on the skinny side? I will resize pics and put them up.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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You would be surprised at how they'll perk up after those mites (and possible worms if you think) are gone! They will be feeling fine hopefully! Make sure you provide some oyster shell for calcium and grit (or if they can pick up gravel in the soil).

The oyster shells give them the ability to get extra calcium if they need it to make more eggshells. The grit helps them grind their food.

Good for you for giving them such loving care. They must be soooo glad they are with you now. They probably can sleep at night itch-free now.

 

[CluckyCluck]

Here is the bald one. She still looks rough, but I think getting better.

But is she really a she and not a he? Top photo is the day after I got them.




This is the bald one today. I have to find the other ones to get some pictures. They were hiding.

 

[Tetonia chicken]

They are in good hands now! Sounds like they were poorly cared for, maybe the bald spots because they were too confined and were picking on each other. Definately diamatious earth for the mites. Treat by putting on them and in there dwelling too.

 

[CluckyCluck]

I checked two out of 4 birds and no lice or bugs at all. I looked under the wings, all around the neck. Nothing there at all. Sooo I think I got lucky.

So that they don't come back, is there a normal routine dusting period? And is there a normal worming period, as there are with horses?

 

[Fred's Hens]

Most folks who are concerned about lice/mites dust their birds with some regularity, as needed. There's no prescribed period of time, but if you find the eggs hatch and they come back, dust them, wait 9 days and dust them again.

Worming is often done as needed. Worming them while they are not laying much in the dead of winter, allows you to use chemicals that you would normally have to withdraw eggs for a few weeks, so that's a good time.

Given their condition as recieved, many people would go ahead and worm them, I suppose.