dixie chick Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hi Everyone - I am almost ready for the arrival of my chooks but I have noticed that I do have quite a few tiny red spider critters in the garden - on the brick walls mainly...... Are these the same species that will feed on chicken blood or are these a plant infesting variety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I've never had red mite (*touches wood* ) but I think I'm right in saying they're so tiny you wouldn't be able to see their legs which presumably you can see on these ones you've got. Have you read this? It might alleviate your fears . When are you getting your girls ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Red mite and red spider mite are two different species. Red spider mite you will see outside and pose no problems for your hens, but they can be a nightmare for nightmare for gardeners! Good luck with your new hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie chick Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thank you so much for that reassurance! I do have quite an infestation of the red spider mite critters in the garden so am really relieved that they wont leap onto the chooks as soon as they arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 My garden is infested with the little Blighters, They have stripped some of my plants. Does anyone know of a organic way of controling them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Chickens? Oh no, that won't work. They'll eat the plants too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Chickens? Oh no, that won't work. They'll eat the plants too. exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
