citychicks99
Songster
We've been battling mites since July. I first used Gordon's Permethrin that I got from Tractor Supply. Sprayed them once and again in two weeks. We got new birds a few weeks later and I noticed mite eggs on them so I did the same thing using Permethrin.
Well, I saw a small light gray bug the other day around my chicken. I lied to myself that it was a spider but my first thought is that it's a mite. My rooster is also losing feathers around his neck again like when he got mites the first time. It looks a lot more irritated this time. I'm at my wit's end. How do I get rid of the mites?? I also found out that one of the hens are broody and has been brooding for two weeks, so the eggs are due to hatch by next week.
I'm really hoping to get rid of the mites before the eggs hatch. I think I will have to treat all of them once they hatch any way. At this point, should I just go the natural route since I'll most likely need to treat the baby chicks? Or should I try Permethrin again? Or get Ivermectin?
The chickens are also free to roam the entire yard. Any suggestions on treating the yard?
I appreciate any help with this!
Well, I saw a small light gray bug the other day around my chicken. I lied to myself that it was a spider but my first thought is that it's a mite. My rooster is also losing feathers around his neck again like when he got mites the first time. It looks a lot more irritated this time. I'm at my wit's end. How do I get rid of the mites?? I also found out that one of the hens are broody and has been brooding for two weeks, so the eggs are due to hatch by next week.
I'm really hoping to get rid of the mites before the eggs hatch. I think I will have to treat all of them once they hatch any way. At this point, should I just go the natural route since I'll most likely need to treat the baby chicks? Or should I try Permethrin again? Or get Ivermectin?
The chickens are also free to roam the entire yard. Any suggestions on treating the yard?
I appreciate any help with this!