The New Zealand Thread

[Marisa14]

Update: I think Daisy seems a bit perkier this morning. Still pale and a bit “off” jyst gave her some sunflower seeds

 

[Chookwagn]

Oooooh I could be keen on those colours! I have 1 mottled leghorn hen at the moment.

I only have a few young ones left. But will have lots come spring

 

[Lizzy733]

Update: I think Daisy seems a bit perkier this morning. Still pale and a bit “off” jyst gave her some sunflower seeds

Just spot check daily on her back and neck to confirm the infestation is getting under control. Has she been on the nest or resting in a specific spot? They could be in the bedding or on perches, which you may need to also dust(heavily - layer it on thick). I couldnt ID the bugs, but if they're red mites, those live in the woodworks of the coop and come out to attack at night so are considered a big problem.

 

[Marisa14]

Just spot check daily on her back and neck to confirm the infestation is getting under control. Has she been on the nest or resting in a specific spot? They could be in the bedding or on perches, which you may need to also dust(heavily - layer it on thick). I couldnt ID the bugs, but if they're red mites, those live in the woodworks of the coop and come out to attack at night so are considered a big problem.

That’s what’s got me the most confused. There isn’t a red mite, like not even 1 in the coop. I cleaned it out again yesterday and still nothing!
She only has the bugs in her “fluffies” under her vent. Nothing on her neck, back or under her wings. I will keep on with the dust. Think that was my undoing last week as I was advised not to put dust on her so I stopped and that’s when she went downhill.

 

[Lizzy733]

That’s what’s got me the most confused. There isn’t a red mite, like not even 1 in the coop. I cleaned it out again yesterday and still nothing!
She only has the bugs in her “fluffies” under her vent. Nothing on her neck, back or under her wings. I will keep on with the dust. Think that was my undoing last week as I was advised not to put dust on her so I stopped and that’s when she went downhill.

Yeah, potentially mild skin rash or active infestation and anemia...really is no argument to me.

 

[Marisa14]

Yeah, potentially mild skin rash or active infestation and anemia...really is no argument to me.

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!

 

[Marisa14]

Quite the infestation!

The paleness will be anemia. It could be exclusively from the mites\lice, but may be internal too.

I recently had one similar 'passed' to me for rehabilitation about a month ago. I started with a dog flea dip bath, which didnt do much. Blow dried her thoroughly, then used food grade diatomaceous earth and powdered her heavily everywhere, heaping it on by the handfuls and rubbing into the base of the feathers while keeping her in isolation. 2 days later and she was parasite clear.

Notes when using DE - your bird needs to be bone dry. DE doesn't really work wet. It is a fine powder and there are comments about skin and respiratory concerns, but honestly, I believe the benefits outweigh the negatives here and it works quickly, so no need for prolonged exposure. I tend to use it when mite issues crop up. Generally ends up being my super-broody not taking care of herself properly. In that instance, I dust the nest heavily and its fine to use on hatching eggs too.

For the anemia, I'd give her a bit of a vitamin boost with some acv in the water or, preferably, polyaid. How is her attitude and general health? The girl I was passed was anemic, but eating and behaving normally otherwise and she reddened back up within a week or two after treatment and a bit of meat bird crumble. - she had the white mites. I havent had any dark ones crop up. Is anyone else infested?

I got some poly aid today. Just mixed some up and gave to her in a syringe. I’ve never used poly aid before… do I give her some daily?

 

[Marisa14]

Quite the infestation!

The paleness will be anemia. It could be exclusively from the mites\lice, but may be internal too.

I recently had one similar 'passed' to me for rehabilitation about a month ago. I started with a dog flea dip bath, which didnt do much. Blow dried her thoroughly, then used food grade diatomaceous earth and powdered her heavily everywhere, heaping it on by the handfuls and rubbing into the base of the feathers while keeping her in isolation. 2 days later and she was parasite clear.

Notes when using DE - your bird needs to be bone dry. DE doesn't really work wet. It is a fine powder and there are comments about skin and respiratory concerns, but honestly, I believe the benefits outweigh the negatives here and it works quickly, so no need for prolonged exposure. I tend to use it when mite issues crop up. Generally ends up being my super-broody not taking care of herself properly. In that instance, I dust the nest heavily and its fine to use on hatching eggs too.

For the anemia, I'd give her a bit of a vitamin boost with some acv in the water or, preferably, polyaid. How is her attitude and general health? The girl I was passed was anemic, but eating and behaving normally otherwise and she reddened back up within a week or two after treatment and a bit of meat bird crumble. - she had the white mites. I havent had any dark ones crop up. Is anyone else infested?

I got some poly aid today. Just mixed some up and gave to her in a syringe. I’ve never used poly aid before… do I give her some daily?

 

[Marisa14]

Daisy getting better and better. Just dusted her again and there’s only a quarter (at most) of the amout of mites as there was yesterday, so I’m going to say that’s progress!!!

 

[Lizzy733]

I got some poly aid today. Just mixed some up and gave to her in a syringe. I’ve never used poly aid before… do I give her some daily?

It's a bit of a booster, so maybe a scoop today, another tomorrow and that'll prop her up a bit since she's still eating. I just use it to get them over the hump, essentially. In a real sick bird, I may give 2-3 doses a day, but that's when you're getting into tube feeding etc.