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will the cold kill mites?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Wendy'sChicksRock, Jan 8, 2012.

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  1. Jan 8, 2012 #1
    Wendy'sChicksRock

    Wendy'sChicksRock Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I noticed today that my tiny white silkie has little red mites on her head.its too cold to give her a bath.. I dusted everyone and the coop but was wondering if the cold would kill the mites??
     
  3. Jan 8, 2012 #2
    nurse_turtle

    nurse_turtle Chillin' With My Peeps

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    As long as they have a warm chicken to live on, they will never die! Muuuuuuuhahahahahah! (evil laugh).
     
  5. Jan 8, 2012 #3
    Wendy'sChicksRock

    Wendy'sChicksRock Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] no no no thats not what I wanted to hear !!! DARN it.... what should I do ... [​IMG] [​IMG]:hit
     
  7. Jan 8, 2012 #4
    sourland

    sourland Broody Magician Premium Member

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    Sorry, but no. Those that are on the chickens have built in heaters - those hiding in the cracks and crevices of the coop just go dormant until things warm up. Sorry, but that's how the little buggers operate.
     
  9. Jan 8, 2012 #5
    dawg53

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    Repeat dusting everything in 10 days including your silkie.
     
  11. Jan 9, 2012 #6
    Dominique11

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    Whats the easiest way to get rid of mites?
     

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