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When do poultry red mites feed on chickens?

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  1. At night, hiding in cracks by day
  2. All day, living on the bird
  3. Only in winter, in the feed

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References

  1. Mites of Poultry, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/arthropods-in-poultry/mites-of-poultry Checked 2026-10-11.

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