Weeg
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This makes sense, I'd be interested to see that thread. Thank you for this information, and the time you put into writing your posts.i appreciate you guys looking out about the tea tree issue. theres actually a thread here on backyardchickens titled "just another tea tree thread" that is really interesting, its from several perspectives and experiences.. i suppose due to the title there are several debates about the issue. the thread i mentioned discusses several applications of tea tree that i would never feel safe using! (undiluted in an open wound/gash.. albeit as a last resort... still makes me cringe at the thought) i assume some birds are more sensitive than others. breathing the oil in the air is a good point that i have had thoughts about in the past... considering the sensitive respiratory systems of birds and how oxygen goes into their very bones! though ive never seen ill effect in my very loved and cared for flock. technically the tea tree application ive used is diluted into the clay-silver-honey-crypto paste.. that way seems to be safe in my experience... i think the clay helps contain alot of the volatile oil from getting into the air.. though the whole mix (including oil diouted into the mix) certainly has direct skin contact.. im sure the mix without tea tree i still very helpful for those who want to use an abundance of caution.. i love the soaking totes idea by the way!!