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My girls have mites?
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Oh no, it sounds like your feathered friends might be dealing with an unwelcome case of mites! It’s tough to see our girls in distress, especially when they’re losing feathers and picking at themselves. While you’ve already taken some great steps—like cleaning the coop and trying permethrin—it's clear you're looking for more immediate solutions before your appointment. Mites can be persistent little critters, and it’s completely understandable to feel a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry! There are some additional strategies you can try in the meantime to soothe your girls and help them feel more comfortable. Let’s dive into some cluck-tastic tips to support your flock and tackle those pesky mites together!
 | Made a post a few days ago about my girls losing feathers, and I thought it was my rooster. I have an appointment to bring them in Wednesday to make sure and get the proper stuff to take care of it. I tried premethrin but it’s not doing shit. I cleaned their coop out, and even sprinkled a bit of dt on everything (not to much) but one girl in particular is almost non stop picking herself. I’d like to help them in the meantime. What can I do? I feel awful [link] [comments] |
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