What kind of mite is this?

Pinti · « **on:** August 16, 2010, 19:29 »

I have found this mite in my coop but I don't know what kind it is. They can be got rid of with poultry shield but I want to make sure they are nothing too sinister. If anyone knows what kind of mite it is please let me know!

http://www.centralheating.co.uk/system/uploads/attachments/0000/2357/205Mite_small.jpg?1281983106

Pinti · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2010, 19:34 »

Not the best picture hopefully this is better

Carla · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2010, 19:51 »

Its a harvestman, not a mite of any description, its a member of the spider family. No threat to your chooks, it's breeding season, so they're everywhere at the mo. Dont panic, they'll be gone in a few weeks

alancane · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2010, 20:00 »

They will enjoy it as a night time morsel

Pinti · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2010, 20:08 »

Thank you that has put my mind at rest! I thought I might have had a super mutant red mite on our hands!!

alancane · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2010, 22:00 »

If that was a redmite and at that size, I might consider running from it too!
That's the great thing about this forum - there is always someone willing to help us newbies. I have received so much help in the last few weeks, it's been great.

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2010, 22:10 »

Mind you, if red mite were that size, they'd be a darn sight easier to find!

nicky d · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2010, 08:28 »

Quote from: GrannieAnnie on August 16, 2010, 22:10

Mind you, if red mite were that size, they'd be a darn sight easier to find!

and easier to squash lol

nickyx

alancane · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2010, 08:36 »

As I am only in my first week with my hens, I have yet to meet one and hope I never do.

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