Recent content by Drother

Love to see your progress. I am looking at converting a tin shed too.

Very well done, and I come from 3 generations of master builders. Anyone can build a nice coop using all new materials. Yours is well thought out and executed showing real creativity too. Thanks for sharing.

I love that it's overbuilt. Will stand a long time without repairs. Great planning and execution. +++

https://selfsufficientme.com/poultry/chickens/real-truth-about-mite-lice-treatment-for-chickens-or-other-poultry?showall=&start=3

This video may help, although I haven't tried it myself yet .

[ Can you recommend a brand of dust for mites? Anyone, tell me your experiences and what does or does not work on mites.

1 of my 7 quails is plucking out her own feathers. Is it possible that she is the only one infected with mites or parasites? They have plenty of space (4 sq feet per bird), fresh water, good quality layer feed, low stress. There are 6 hiding spots and 2 dust bath stations. I see her breaking off...

I found this info as a topical like the stuff we give cats and dogs. Think I would give it a try.

Absolutely! Dirt bath helps them stay healthy and parasite free. Happy too.

I try to make the housing as attractive as possible to please the neighbors since our houses are so close together.

That is pretty close, except mine are not bleeding and no gauges. Just changed the bandages so I will get feet photo next time. I did get rid of the sand boxes where they could scrape bottom. Will replace the sand with bedding and still have dust/ dirt in the deep terra-cotta pots.

Also there are no staples used, only zip ties hold down the wire which is folded over rather then cut.

Wyorp, I appreciate the questions. The "kernel" never was expelled that I can see but it was not a splinter because they don't run around outside and the cedar boards are sanded and stained with a non toxic finish. You can wipe the boards with a Kleenex and not get a tear in the tissue. They do...