Red Mites in Chicken Houses - Imumite
Red Mites in Chicken Houses - Imumite
During the warm summer months, poultry keepers often struggle with red mite which live in the cracks of chicken houses (typically under perch ends). They come out at night and then crawl onto birds for a feed. They start off as very small greyish-white mites that turn into red coloured mites after feeding on the birds' blood.
What are the signs of red mites?
The hens don’t want to go into the house to roost at night as they are scared of being bitten.
The hens become anaemic and their combs go pale
The hens stop laying.
There may be red blood stains on eggs - these are possibly squashed red mites
Some hens may even die
Natural Animal Health has a solution to red mite called Imumite. It is a liquid which can be added to the drinking water to support the bird’s own immune system to repel red mites.
Imumite is based on plant extracts and natural compounds. It is suitable for all types of poultry and fowl including hens, ducks, turkeys and geese.
Use Imumite on a monthly basis as a preventative measure before red mite create havoc with your flock.
There are two sizes available - 100ml and 250ml, priced at £17 and £30 respectively.
Features of Imumite
A blend of plant extracts and natural compounds that help supports the bird’s own immune system to repel red mite challenges
A liquid product so it is easy to administer by either adding to the water or adding to the feed
No egg or bird (if consuming) withdrawal period
Ideal for poultry whether housed, free range or on organic farms
No known resistance
On the market for 20 years
How to use Imumite
1ml per bird in drinking water or on feed for three consecutive days.
Then 1ml per bird every week as required.
If possible, try to reduce the available drinking water to one day’s intake per bird to ensure the dose is taken within 24 hours.
