Common Chicken Health Issues: Diagnosis and Treatment

External Parasites: Mites and LiceRed mites (Dermanyssus gallinae) are nocturnal parasites that live in cracks of the hen house and feed on sleeping chickens — causing anaemia and reduced laying. They are identified by grey or red mites visible in hen house joints. Treatment: thorough cleaning and application of a suitable miticide to all surfaces of the hen house. Permethrin-based products are the most effective. Northern fowl mite lives permanently on the bird — treat directly with poultry…