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Detecting & Treating Red Mite in CoopsRed Mite is a common problem when you have ChickensWhat are Red Mites?Red Mite are tiny almost flea size 'ecto parasites' that are attracted to Chicken Houses. They live in little nooks and crannies especially liking the ends of perches, and tucked away corners of the Chicken Coop.
The hardest place to find them is under any roofing felt of course and that's one of their favourite spots. Basically they come out at night, jump onto your Chickens and take blood from them, the process taking about two hours. Red Mites do not fly. Infestation and non-treatment can lead to your chickens getting very unhealthy and sometimes cause them to die. Have my Chickens got Red Mite?There are various signs of you having Red Mite and rest assured, most Chicken Keepers at some stage will experience them. In the Coop In your Chickens How can I treat Red MiteThere are various treatments for Red Mite, mainly in Powder and Spray Form, but there are other ways such as.... Old fashioned Creosote painted in the Coop.
Let your chickens have space wherever possible during the day. Their way of helping themselves is to take dust baths. You can sprinkle some Diatomaceous Earth in their favourite spot which will help.
How can I prevent Red MitePlastic Chicken Coops are without a doubt less prone to getting Red Mite in them. Note - Whatever you are treating your Coop with, please ensure you read all the instructions carefully, some remedies may require you re-housing the Chickens for a short time. Again I would emphasize you have not failed should you get an infestation, it can happen no matter how well you care and attend your Chickens. There are many threads in the very active Down the Lane Forum referring to this and if you have any questions, ask away, no question is a silly one! |
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