Staceyhenclub Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hey people I am sorry if I have posted in the wrong section- first post and new to omelet.co.uk Anyway I'm looking for some advice Bought a second hand coop off gumtree and the owner advised me he never has problem with red mite (hmmmmmm).... On inspecting the coop once home I seen loads of small, which appeared to me squashed old red stains. I'm presuming this is maybe old red mite that has been squashed with the lid of the coop. However, since then I have stripped it all out, removed the felt and power washed it all. I have then prayed the whole thing a few times in ever crack I can see with mite killer that i purchased from the local farm shop. I haven't seen any and I've since painted the coop. I get my hens in 2 weeks and terrified that mite appear. Does anyone suggest anything else? I wont be re-felting, the run will be under a double car port so will be water proof anyway. Kinda regards, Stacey x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hi Stacey and welcome. It sounds as if you had mites. It is good not to refelt. They live under it. Keep your coop open and in direct sunlight,as it kills them. I would do a clean with mite killer again. Mites I think are a bit like headlice,you need to always on the look out for them. Before your girlies arrive you can put mite powder on the bedding and squirt around the walls.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I would dust the girls too. Their bottoms and under each wing. Good luck with your new venture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
