Mites and such

[Ole rooster]

So what is the best way of prevention? If birds in the woods bring um in, I don't know if you can.

 

[Lollipop]

Quote:
I don`t believe it`s anything to get our panties all bunched up about. My whole life I`ve treated on an as needed basis. In nearly 54 years keeping fowl, I can count on my fingers and toes the number of times I`ve had to treat for lice/mites. Now I know that different locations offer various levels of threat, but try to keep it as simple as possible. For most situations, Sevin Dust will handle anything except the most severe infestations. When that happens, and it can happen to anyones fowl seemingly overnight, I have always used Adams Flea and Tick Dip, which contains Permethrin. It is mixed as directed in a 5 gallon bucket and each bird is dipped up to it`s "chin". The smell, which is not offensive, lasts about a month, so there`s no need to retreat in 10 days to get the hatchlings. More can be mixed up and sprayed on the coop, nests, roosts, and in the run. Again, this is for severe infestations and not needed in most situations. We read a lot about parasites, and various illnesses on BYC, but you have to realize that, while it`s always good to be aware and prepared, there is seldom a monster under the bed. Don`t stress out about it, even if it happens. These things are easy to remedy.........Pop

 

[I'm1chickencuddler]

I still like the DE for dusting everything. It doesn't hurt the birds and it is not poisonous, which I like. They dig holes to dust bathe in and they seem to really like it when I put the big scoop of DE in the hole. They tend to all scramble to get into it first when I put it in. The only downfall I have experienced with DE is that it is rendered useless once it gets wet. You must reapply when the ground dries back up.

 

[GhostRider65]

I still like the DE for dusting everything. It doesn't hurt the birds and it is not poisonous, which I like. They dig holes to dust bathe in and they seem to really like it when I put the big scoop of DE in the hole. They tend to all scramble to get into it first when I put it in. The only downfall I have experienced with DE is that it is rendered useless once it gets wet. You must reapply when the ground dries back up. 

Externally maybe.... but DE mixed with water should be as good wet as dry it is an insoluble cast of dead sea creatures exoskeletons, and will not change with the addition of water, though for dusting if it gets wet it will likely clump, and not work as well as it would dry....... re-adding some dry to the dust area is a GOOD IDEA though.....
But anyone who feeds it as a wormer please know that the people who think wet De will not work are quite wrong.... its insoluble, meaning water will not change it 1 little bit.....

 

[Ole rooster]

I don`t believe it`s anything to get our panties all bunched up about. My whole life I`ve treated on an as needed basis. In nearly 54 years keeping fowl, I can count on my fingers and toes the number of times I`ve had to treat for lice/mites. Now I know that different locations offer various levels of threat, but try to keep it as simple as possible. For most situations, Sevin Dust will handle anything except the most severe infestations. When that happens, and it can happen to anyones fowl seemingly overnight, I have always used Adams Flea and Tick Dip, which contains Permethrin. It is mixed as directed in a 5 gallon bucket and each bird is dipped up to it`s "chin". The smell, which is not offensive, lasts about a month, so there`s no need to retreat in 10 days to get the hatchlings. More can be mixed up and sprayed on the coop, nests, roosts, and in the run. Again, this is for severe infestations and not needed in most situations. We read a lot about parasites, and various illnesses on BYC, but you have to realize that, while it`s always good to be aware and prepared, there is seldom a monster under the bed. Don`t stress out about it, even if it happens. These things are easy to remedy.........Pop

Just so you would know. I removed my panties just so I would have to deal with the indian underwear thing.

 

[I'm1chickencuddler]

When I said DE is rendered useless once it gets wet....when it dries, it is just as effective. Chickens can't take a dust bath with mud....just sayin'! LOL