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  1. cmom

    Whole flock has chicken fleas/mites. How do I get rid of them?

    I thought I'd add this permethrin dilution rate chart for the various permethrin concentrates made by a BYC member on this thread in case other members happen across issues with mites/lice. I realize that this thread really addresses stick tight fleas...
  2. cmom

    Whole flock has chicken fleas/mites. How do I get rid of them?

    I think most people mix the permethrin on the light side so it doesn't work well. I mixed mine a little heavy and it worked like a charm but took 3/4 weekly thorough treatments.
  3. cmom

    Whole flock has chicken fleas/mites. How do I get rid of them?

    The size of the flocks do make a difference of how they get treated. Currently I have around 400 birds total. I have been taking my extra males and selling them. I'm hopefully selling a dozen of mostly Rose Comb Brown Leghorn cockerels tomorrow. I have also been treating the coops for flies. For...
  4. cmom

    Whole flock has chicken fleas/mites. How do I get rid of them?

    In my opinion DE is useless. I've tried it and it didn't do anything. I eventually used permethrin and it worked. Here is a good article on them by @casportpony. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...tight-fleas-in-poultry-with-permethrin.74325/
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