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  1. onaharley

    Lice or other bugs in straw for bedding

    I get what you’re saying. And yes it’s good to get ahead of a problem before it becomes really big problem. My flock goes regularly (probably more even then need be to the vet) I haven’t seen anything since, not on the ducks, nit on feathers, and I left the white face on the straw bales and...
  2. onaharley

    Lice or other bugs in straw for bedding

    No worries! It’s good to talk out loud about what is good for you and your flock. I like 1st hand experiences, to take it all in and form a plan that works me and my circumstances. I’m not discrediting anyone for they do. All advice giving is highly appreciated and taken in with much thought...
  3. onaharley

    Lice or other bugs in straw for bedding

    Thank you! i think i have what is called a Psocids (booklice) in this set of straw bales. https://extension.umn.edu/product-and-houseplant-pests/psocids (thank you patty) I do have the ability to return this straw and get fresh bales just cut this year, these currently bales i am using are...
  4. onaharley

    Lice or other bugs in straw for bedding

    Unfortunately in my research I have found that DE doesn’t kill parasites and the respiratory issues are high too. Currently have a duck with respiratory infection so that’s a no go. But I thank you. I guess it’s time to revamp the coop😭
  5. onaharley

    Lice or other bugs in straw for bedding

    It’s not ideal price wise but that might be the only option at this point….ugh!
  6. onaharley

    Lice or other bugs in straw for bedding

    Hey y’all. Looking for solutions on what to do with straw bales that I use for bedding in the duck pen. It seems as though I have infected straw bails with lice or mites. Ducks seems clear of any bugs but what should do with the straw? 6 bails that currently in the shed. Are they all infected...
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