Moll. 1,769 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Noticed one of my hens has a baldy/sore looking face... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Noticed that 2 days ago, now this morning another hen looks like she is starting the same, saw her rubbing her face on the perch.. I am presuming this to be mites and have applied frontline, was i right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaunovderby 183 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Check for red mite I had them before only thing that got rid of them was creosote i tryed powder arcamitex red mite powder there all waist of money since a used creasote , make sure its dryed for a gud time before putting birds bk since iv done this once a year iv never seen one since and have bread plenty I hope this help all best finding out [bANNED TEXT] it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I cannot move them, they are on either eggs or chicks at the mo. So you think it might be mite also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moss 70 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Give some ivermectin or better still cydecyin (moxidectin) Ornithiosis looks similar around the eyes and face Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Is it not more facial than eye on my birds though? They do not seem to have the pinched eye of Ornithiosis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moss 70 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Pictures of birds never look right as i say try ivermectin or moxidectin I used front line many years ago for feather mite and it did not work for me. Siskin are very prone to Ornithiosis it always starts with the eye only in server cases will the eye look pinched, treatment is best with doxycycline (soludox) treatment is for around 6 weeks without a beak and it's best to remove any grit as this affects the treatment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Try diatomaceous earth: you can sprinkle it on the nests, and rub it into their feathers, and on their legs. Won't hurt them at all and will kill mites Edited June 13, 2012 by skycat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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