Mites-please only respond if you have used natural/non toxic controls

[Creativedogma]

Got feather mites

, DE isn't working as well as I would have hoped.

Has anyone used anything natural or non toxic to get rid of them?

The infestation doesn't seem to bad ...yet.

Any results with following:

Sulfur powder

Cedar Oil (yes I know its toxic to birds) just in the perimeter/outiside is what I'm thinking

Other???

 

[shay20]

You can use a product called Poultry Protector, It is non toxic, all natural.
No chemicals at all.

 

[Creativedogma]

Hey thanks for the info & quick response...I love BYC !

 

[Hoosiermomma]

I don't know about it being 'natural' but I know alot on here use Sevin dust to dust their birds. I just used DE and it seems to be working. I might try dusting them again in two weeks. Good luck!

 

[frogs n chickens]

keep dusting with de and be sure to dust their roost and dusting holes also. You could also ty googleing ( is that a word?), neem oil for use on mites. I' sure if you put it on their legs it would suffocate the mites.