Grovefarm Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi all, I've just noticed that my white chicken has lots of little grey bugs on her, they are tiny things no bigger than a pencil dot and a similar colour too, I only noticed them when I picked her up and a few minutes later noticed them on me, Yukk! Does anyone know from my vague description what they might (mite) be and what I should do to treat them. The hens dont seem any different in themselves but I think I've noticed a reduction in size of the eggs they have been producing recently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 They could be lice/mites. Try some red mite power, and have a look at: This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 It certainly sounds like lice. Has she got white clumps of tiny eggs at the base of her feathers, particularly around her vent? Barrier Louse Powder is very good. I'd give her and her pals a good powdering with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovefarm Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Thanks ive put some johnsons rid mite powder on order so will give them a good talc'ing with that stuff. cant say I've looked at her closely yet as only discovered them last night and had to be in work early this morning so will have a look today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
