Chicken Mites and Lice

Elector PSP is what I use too. I literally use it once a year. That stuff is awesome. I dunk my chickens in a tote, of course using the correct amount to per gallon of luke warm water. After doing so, I do a deep cleaning of the coop walls, floor, nesting boxes, and roosting bars. I make sure I do this on the first Saturday of the month, because I use FIRST SATURDAY LIME on all of the areas mentioned above. I then put my pine shavings down, and sprinkle more on top of the shavings as a double dose of protection. I sprinkle the roosting bars, nesting boxes, and walls. I sprinkle the perimeter of my run also, which is a 40ft. X 40ft. run. My coop is a 10ft. X 10ft., and is 2ft. off the ground. Insects hate this stuff and won't go near it. I hope your channel continues to grow, because you give valid facts on raising and caring for chickens. Keep up the great work. I use this method, because I free range my chickens too. I have two German shepherds that actually watch over them when they free range.

I love your channel.Very educational and sticking to the subject.Me and the family just got back from a 7 day cruise,while my sis-in-law was supposed to care for them.Got back and coop was filthy.It burned my nostrils from the ammonia build-up when cleaning the neglected coop.Now they are scratching their faces and shaking their heads.Just 3 hens and all are doing this suddenly.Guess I will go check for mites and check roosting bars now.They never shook their heads and scratched before.Plus one has a bare spot on her neck.Thank you very much.Subscribed!

TY Nikki! This was the BEST most in depth video I’ve found to help with mites (and I watch soooo many videos)! Had no clue how big they were (I’d have been looking for something bigger), what they looked like, what the eggs looked like, and different ways to find them (the roost bar tip!) This was some great practical info! TY❣️

So, much useful information! I so appreciate that you actually show us the critters, and show us what to do. Thank you for the work you put into to this, I'm sure it will help many people - and chickens.

Thank you for this clear, direct, informative video.

Lady , you are great . I’ve been raising birds for 50 years and I can honestly say you are amazing . Your coop and birds are super clean and healthy .

This was so helpful thank you for showing how they are on your hands that showed up on me today so I’ll need to treat.

Excellent video and tutorial. Finally one that makes sense to me.

I've watched so many videos on this subject. I found your video the most informative and encouraging. Thank you. Now that I have confirmation our coop has an infestation it's time to get to work! Have a blessed day ☺️

I’m coming from Instagram, thank you so much for the video! This is so helpful and thorough! ❤

Thank you so much for this great info! I've been stressing with my chickens who all stopped laying and I couldn't figure out why. One is losing feathers like she's molting again. I'm in SE FL and its the end of April. It's always pretty warm and humid here.

Excellent presentation. Thank you!

Awesome video. Very helpful for me as a new first timer. Now I know what to do. ❤you’re a blessing. Thank you 🙏

I had an infestation last May but I didn't know it. I've had chickens many years and this was the first time. Anyway I closed the chickens and came the house. Started feeling itchy. Real itchy on my scalp. I turned my head over the sink and scratched and mites fell into the sink. Freaked me out. I bagged my clothes and showered. The next day I inspected everything and boy oh boy...not good.

I’m glad you put this out I’m not having issues but it’s good to know and I really didn’t want to have to stop the egg process either and thank you for naming the chicken Shirley I like that name 😂

I found the hard (aka expensive way) that you need to shake this bottle periodically if you’re not using it. Mine was kept in an appropriate place but left untouched it separated and then hardened. I had to buy another bottle which is now about $160

I have been BATTLING NFM mites since March. I still am. I have never seen anything like this. I've done it all!!! To include PSP. I have always cleaned my coop and run weekly. I've burned everything 9 times this year. I am actually on my way down to clean everything again today. I haven't lost any of my flock, but been baths, sprays, dusts, supplements, sulfur, baking soda, boric acid. They have a 6x7 dust bath in their enclosed covered run. They do free range everyday,, so all i can think is they are picking them up constantly. Im hoping winter will help me win this.. Its just nuts.

You are amazing!❤

Thank you.

Great video- except they can and do get on people and pets. I am currently battling a bad infestation that made its way into the house. I was bitten so badly that I had to go to the dermatologist and get permethrin lotion and steroids. My cat also had to go to the vet. I finally eradicated them from the house, but am still battling the coop. After 10 years of having chickens, this is a miserable first.