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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Pinti on August 16, 2010, 19:29

Title: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: 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!

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Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: Pinti on August 16, 2010, 19:34: Not the best picture hopefully this is better
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: Carla 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 :)
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: alancane on August 16, 2010, 20:00: They will enjoy it as a night time morsel :tongue2:
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: Pinti 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!!
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: alancane 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.
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: GrannieAnnie on August 16, 2010, 22:10: Mind you, if red mite were that size, they'd be a darn sight easier to find! :D
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: nicky d 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! :D

and easier to squash lol :lol: nickyx
Title: Re: What kind of mite is this?
Post by: alancane 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. :tongue2: :tongue2: :tongue2: