The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  red mites?          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message moldirox Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: west midlands Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 12:58 am    Post subject: red mites? Are red mites only parasites to chickens or can they be pests to other animals such as rabbits does anyone know? I have rabbit houses with felt roofs and saw a little red creature crawling on it-could this be a red mite? Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3237 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 8:00 am    Post subject: Hi Moldirox and to The Poultry Keeper forum! I found this link from mybunny.org which says that yes, bunny's can be host to red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) near birds HTH, Lis Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 8:21 am    Post subject: I'm sorry I know nothing about rabbits, but I see CityChick has helped you anyway. Just wanted to say welcome to the forum Moldirox, hope you enjoy your time here Back to top moldirox Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: west midlands Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 7:02 pm    Post subject: red mite Thanks to you both for your replies....and for your welcome to the forum. I am so glad I happened to find this forum-I would be panicking without the help and advice of you all in times of need! I wondered why the ...ahem...other ...forum had gone quiet - so here you all are. lol Last edited by moldirox on Sat May 21, 2005 7:20 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3237 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 7:06 pm    Post subject: Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11530 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 7:25 pm    Post subject: It's noisier hear, be warned. Welcome Back to top pollypekin Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 183 Location: Kent Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 10:49 pm    Post subject: hiya moldirox :D Back to top moldirox Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 47 Location: west midlands Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 11:29 pm    Post subject: Hiya Polypekin !! Back to top Bhindi Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 1600 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 7:04 pm    Post subject: Hi Moldirox and welcome... Nanny P, you missed out Funnier and much much happier. In fact its the best. Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11530 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 7:31 pm    Post subject: Well Bhindi, one has to be subtle and not create potential for bad feeling Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 7:35 pm    Post subject: Quote: one has to be subtle and not create potential for bad feeling Have u turned over a new leaf then ???? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11530 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 7:38 pm    Post subject: I was fine before I met you Knobby Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group