Hannahnic14
Crowing
So we started treating mites 3-4 weeks ago. First we treated with permethrin for a week or 2 then switched to ivermectin for 2 weeks.
We cleaned the coop out and sprayed it down each time we treated the birds. I double and triple checked the dosages and concentrations we used. We checked last Saturday and no mites! I sprayed the coop and birds again with permethrin just for good measure.
This morning my buff silkie (who started the infestation in the first place) was covered in mites....again.....I seen a few mites on 1 or 2 other birds but poor Waffle is just covered.
What's going on?? She seems to be the target bird for whatever reason. I separated her to treat her until I figure out what's going on.
I have introduced some new birds BUT they have been checked, quarantined, and treated before they were put into the flock.
We are going to treat the other birds, AGAIN, this afternoon with ivermectin. Any advice? Guys I'm literally about to lose my mind......
We cleaned the coop out and sprayed it down each time we treated the birds. I double and triple checked the dosages and concentrations we used. We checked last Saturday and no mites! I sprayed the coop and birds again with permethrin just for good measure.
This morning my buff silkie (who started the infestation in the first place) was covered in mites....again.....I seen a few mites on 1 or 2 other birds but poor Waffle is just covered.
What's going on?? She seems to be the target bird for whatever reason. I separated her to treat her until I figure out what's going on.
I have introduced some new birds BUT they have been checked, quarantined, and treated before they were put into the flock.
We are going to treat the other birds, AGAIN, this afternoon with ivermectin. Any advice? Guys I'm literally about to lose my mind......