The good news is that chicken mites live on chickens (in general) – not people, although they can and will bite you, possibly causing local skin irritation.
If left untreated, mites can be extremely harmful to your chickens and can even result in a drop in egg production.
Today, our article will tell you how chickens catch mites, how to check for them, how to treat a mite infestation, and finally, prevention.