Fleas? Mites? Help!

[CCUK]

DE has recently been a hot potato! The cause of much deliberation and I don't want to upset anyone with my opinion of it! I'm not convinced as to its effectiveness. I do use it and it can be used as a feed supplement. I have never used it as a feed supplement as layers pellets has a complete and balanced diet. I do put DE in the dust bath and they will have eaten by pecking around in it. I do also use it in the coop and nest boxes but I don't use loads and loads of it as it can get quite dusty and I don't want to inadvertently cause respiratory problems for the hens. But to answer to your question I would say yes, they will be OK.

 

[MissNutmeg]

Be very careful not to inhale the DE. Wear a mask when applying.

Yes.

 

[casportpony]

So should I just sprinkle him with the DE dust if so how much? How should I hold him without getting it on myself?

Please tell me you didn't buy DE and that you bought proper permethrin poultry dust? Would it help to hear from a vet that DE is *not* what you should be using?

 

[MissNutmeg]

Please tell me you didn't buy DE and that you bought proper permethrin poultry dust? Would it help to hear from a vet that DE is *not* what you should be using?

I brought the same exact brand of powder you suggested.

 

[MissNutmeg]

Maybe it isn't abbreviated DE, idk....

 

[casportpony]

Maybe it isn't abbreviated DE, idk....

What a relief! DE = diatomaceous earth and it will not treat mites or lice. If you bought the Poultry dust, you bought the correct product.

 

[BlueJayFarm]

I panicked too when I thought just now that you only dusted him in DE! Good thing you got the permethrin!

 

[BlueJayFarm]

For what it's worth, my avian vet told a crowd of 200 during a seminar that DE is ineffective against internal and external parasites. To each their own, just passing that along.

 

[casportpony]

For what it's worth, my avian vet told a crowd of 200 during a seminar that DE is ineffective against internal and external parasites. To each their own, just passing that along.

And I am sure all of the vets here on BYC would agree.

 

[h2oratt]

What is the dosage for ivermectin .?