The Easiest Way to Kill Every Mite in Your Chicken Coop

Are chicken mites hiding in your coop and draining the health of your hens? 🐔 Before you spend money on expensive sprays, learn how to identify red mites, clean your chicken coop properly, and build a simple mite-control routine using affordable supplies. GET THE MITE-FREE FLOCK GUIDE** Want the steps in one place? Check out *The Mite-Free Flock Guide* using the link below: [INSERT YOUR GUIDE LINK HERE] In this video, we'll walk through a practical approach to controlling chicken mites, including where red mites hide during the day, how to inspect your roosting bars at night, and how to keep your coop cleaner and drier to help prevent another infestation. - How to spot red mites hiding in roosting bars, nest boxes, and wooden cracks. - The nighttime flashlight test that can help reveal a mite problem. - How food-grade diatomaceous earth is used in coop cracks and seams, plus important precautions. - How to create a dry dust bath for your chickens. - Why one cleaning may not be enough and how a three-pass schedule works. - The difference between red mites, northern fowl mites, and scaly leg mites. - Common mistakes to avoid, including damp bedding and confusing food-grade powder with pool-filter products. - How good ventilation, dry bedding, and regular inspections support long-term mite control. 00:00 – The Hidden Mite Problem in Your Chicken Coop 01:10 – What Red Mites Do to Your Hens 02:20 – The Nighttime Flashlight Test 03:40 – Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth Explained 05:00 – How to Clean and Dust the Coop 06:20 – Why Moisture Makes Mite Control Harder 07:10 – Build a Free Chicken Dust Bath 08:15 – The Three-Pass Mite-Control Schedule 09:25 – How Much Does Treatment Cost? 10:10 – Protecting Your Eggs and Your Flock 10:45 – Red Mites vs. Northern Fowl Mites 12:00 – How to Recognize Scaly Leg Mites 12:40 – The Best Time of Year to Check Your Coop 13:30 – Four Common Mite-Control Mistakes 14:35 – Keep Your Coop Dry, Clean, and Well Ventilated 15:35 – When a Sick Hen Needs Expert Help 16:15 – Signs Your Mite-Control Plan Is Working 17:10 – Your Step-by-Step Coop Checklist 👍 If you found this helpful, give the video a thumbs-up, subscribe to Pure Homestead, and turn on notifications for more practical chicken-keeping tips, natural animal care, and affordable homesteading ideas. 💬 **QUESTION OF THE DAY:** Have you ever found mites hiding underneath your chicken roosts? Tell us what worked for your flock in the comments! ⚠️ **IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:** Diatomaceous earth creates fine dust that can irritate the lungs. Avoid inhalation, wear suitable respiratory protection during application, and keep birds away until airborne dust has settled. Use only products labeled for the intended setting and follow the product label. Do not assume that any treatment is automatically safe for laying hens or eggs; check the label and consult a poultry veterinarian or local extension service when needed. Birds that are pale, weak, or seriously ill need prompt professional attention. #ChickenMites #BackyardChickens #ChickenCoop