What are Red Mite and how do I get rid of them?

Red Mite are small mites that live in the chicken house and come out at night to feed. They are mites that live in cracks and crevaces in your hen house, coming out at night to suck the blood of your chickens. They are a real problem that needs dealing with as soon as you notice them to prevent your hens from becoming anaemic, stopping laying and eventually from death. Please see our Red Mite article for more information as these really are silent killers!