I have not seen any mites on the chickens themselves, but I have 2 loosing feathers and have seen the mites in the coop (tell tale sign of red poultry mites). I like Elector b.c Spinosad is a relatively "safe"chemical to use. I'd love to be able to spray down the tortoise house with it as well...
The pic I posted originally was super zoomed in. These are super tiny. :( But if you don't think they are a threat to my tortoise, that is great news. I still would like to find something to rid them from my yard. Thank you for your help!
Thanks Tom! So happy to hear you have chickens too!!! Here's a close up of the mite (they are very, very tiny..this is zoomed in).. 99% sure it's poultry mites. I used ELECTOR PSP on the chicken coop and called the manufacturer to find out of it was safe for reptiles but was told they had no...
thanks! I did order a bag, but typically DE will not treat a full blown infestation.. I also purchased Miracle Care Reptile Spray for mites and am using lightly around the enclosure but it still makes me nervous to use. Ugh :(
Desperately need advice on how to treat red mites. My adult leopard tortoise lives in a wood "tortoise box" (designed just as Tom suggests) and unfortunately, my backyard chicken coop became infested with red poultry mites, and in the process of getting rid of them, they relocated to the...
Hi Tom!
Thanks again for all of your help. :) Pokey, my 25lb Leopard tort, stayed nice and toasty this past winter. I have a few more questions if you don't mind... I had your 4x8 night box built for him. Mini oil heater is still running and set the way you described above, on an ink bird...
Thank you! After I typed this, I started reading other threads. I need to buy a thermostat like you all use.. I currently just have a ThermoPro wireless thermometer that just reads the temps.. it doesn't control anything. I will get a thermostat ordered tonight. Which one do you recommend...
Hi all. I was able to get hinges attached to the top! Now I have another question for you all...
What temperature should the mini oil filled heater be set on? I have a wireless thermostat in it but I am so nervous about "roasting" my guy.. I really don't like the idea of locking the door but I...
20 lb Leopard tort.. And yes, I'm still working on tweaks.. I have Pond Shield to seal it with and will add flaps. I also plan to adjust the heater area b/c I agree, not tall enough.. What do you recommend using to attach the struts? Do you think I need to add a UV light?
Hi all! Thanks to the wonderful posts on this forum, I had a 4x8 tortoise box built for my Leopard Tortoise. (Apparently I read wrong and didn't realize I could probably have gotten away with a 4x4 instead, but oh well) :/
Anyways, the lid is incredibly heavy. I know in some posts, Tom...