Uh Oh. Looks like one of my girlz has mites. What to do?

[amsunshine]

I've heard a lot of different solutions for this--Sevin Dust, diatomaceous earth, tea tree oil, coconut oil, dips...what's the best one? TIA

 

[Sunny Side Up]

I use the 5% Sevin Dust, or some other type of insecticidal dust like this http://www.bayeradvanced.com/insects-pests/products/complete-brand-insect-dust-for-gardens. Put about half a cup in the toe of a stocking to make a pouf. Hold you hen still, you can set her on an outdoor table or bench, or on the ground. Pounce the pouf under the feathers on the back of her neck, under her wings, and around her vent. That should take care of her "company". You can also sprinkle some in her nest box and under her roost.

 

[huntercf]

I had red mites on my girls and I dusted them with Sevin-5 and now I can't find any mites. Good stuff.