Re: Thank you

Kittysmomii wrote:
I have been researching ways to get rid of feather mites should it be
determined that they are the cause of the problem (and most likely
they are). I haven't been able to find, though, if they live off the
host, such as on nest boxes, perches, etc.

Most likely to be from wild birds in the area.
You need a specific mite treatment - and a veterinary quality one will be
better than over the counter ones

Another question..do we treat only the infected hens or the whole
flock? Since we live very near a bird refuge, we have an
overabundance of wild birds/wild ducks/geese in our area.

The whole flock
Even though only the weakest are showing the ill effects

I am
wondering if we should be concerned about avian flu this fall?

Most of us should be concerned but I would not think that the US will be
badly affected this year.
There needs to be a bit more time for it to move around - this winter will
be interesting for all the wrong reasons

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regards
Jill Bowis

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