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Tag: Mites

Depluming Mites
External Problems

Depluming Mites

Depluming mites are one of the less well-known poultry parasites that can affect chickens, ducks & geese, causing irritation and damage to feathers and skin.

Northern Fowl Mite

Northern Fowl Mites are similar in size to Red Mite (about 1mm long) and are almost the same colour but slightly darker, almost brown. Red Mites

Scaly Leg Mites in Chickens Feet
External Problems

Scaly Leg Mite

Scaly Leg Mite is caused by a burrowing mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) which causes scaly, raised encrusted scales on the legs of chickens and other poultry that

Ivermectin for Chickens
Poultry Medication

Ivermectin – For Worms, Lice & Mites

Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication, effective against most worms (not tapeworm), mites, and lice, including scaly leg mite and northern fowl mite.