The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  How is redmite spread?          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Pests and Predators Author Message Danjwright Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:18 pm    Post subject: How is redmite spread? I can't imagine them walking between flocks! Is it wild birds? Or do all chickens just have a few which can get out of control, like mammal fur mites? Thanks Back to top Itsybitsy Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 1325 Location: Leicestershire Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:07 pm    Post subject: Wild birds spread them, they can and do "walk" a considerable way (obviously not miles) and they can also live for a long time without feeding, I don't know (someone else will) how long is a long time, but I would imagine a hen hut empty of birds for say six months will reinfest almost immediately once new birds are put in. Itsybitsy Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Pests and Predators All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group