Wtf is this? I’m getting covered in them!

[Saraalexis17]

I know my birds are infested with something. Every time I go in the coop I find these horrifying things on me. My chickens are absolute spazzes and catching them is a bitch and half. So what is this thing? What can I give them to treat? It’s literally so tiny you almost can’t see it and has no color.

 

[Jaime918]

I don't know how to identify either one but it looks like lice or mites.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I think that's a mite... there are numerous treatments and since your chickens don't like being handled you can apply or dose after they go to roost at night. @azygous @Eggcessive should be able to give you dosages, I don't have them on hand right now

 

[Saraalexis17]

I think that's a mite... there are numerous treatments and since your chickens don't like being handled you can apply or dose after they go to roost at night. @azygous @Eggcessive should be able to give you dosages, I don't have them on hand right now

Ok wonderful. Do you happen to know the product? I do have Spinosad on hand but it’s not the same dilution as elector psp

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you post a picture of the product you have, or read inside label instructions for poultry?I haven’t used spinosad products before, but they are supposed to be effective against lice or mites. The small speck resembles a mite. Mites reproduce every 5-7 days, so treatment should last at least that long, or you will need to repeat it at least 2-3 times every 7 days to get the newly hatched ones before they reproduce.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I have used elector psp, and it's great, a one and done as it kills adults and eggs, but we need to see the label please. Otherwise there's ivermectin pour on, permethrin powder/spray

 

[azygous]

You need a magnifying lens to identify them. Count the total number of legs, including the front ones which look more like antennae but are legs.

Six total legs means you have lice. Eight legs means mites.

 

[Kiki]

Easy no mixing required solution to your problem:

Spray EVERYTHING and EVERYONE every 5 days for a few weeks to break the life cycle and don't skip a treatment.

Martin's Horse & Stable Permethrin Spray