Essential Oils

chickengeorgeto said:

Its a pretty mute point because oil and water doesn't mix by simply shaking or stirring the mixture.

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BBrady said:

I think you could probably be nicer about your comments in this thread.

I am pretty sure that the purpose of the canaries in the mines was to die first if there was too much carbon monoxide or other gas that was odorless and otherwise undetectable by the miners, who would of course not die unless there were larger amounts of the gas, but they would know it was time to get out if the canary was dead. the bird was an early warning system for colorless odorless dangerous gases. essential oils being highly pungent because they are concentrated is another matter entirely. granted birds are more sensitive and more small than people and can tolerate less of both oils and gases before getting into trouble.

also, if you are not familiar with the thread topic, essential oils, let alone essential oil use with pests and birds, you don't have an obligation to post less than useful comments. essential oils are commonly diluted by being added in small amounts of water or isopropyl alcohol, as well as a wide range of other carrier oils like jojoba, coconut oil, safflower oil, olive oil even. not to mention that this is not the first or only thread on essential oils.
if you havent used essential oils for pest control with your flock, what do you use? have you ever had pest problems? what type of bedding or building material or climate might contribute to having more or less pest problem? I bet you have a lot of great information on those topics.

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