New to BYC! I own a small farm with our ducks, chickens and geese. Unfortunately, our chickens are starting to get bare underbellies. We think its parasites. Any ideas on how to get rid of them?
New to BYC
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Welcome to BYC!!
Without pictures or more information it's a bit hard to tell.
Have you thoroughly inspected the birds for lice and mites? If your not sure what to look for, do a search on the site and you will find a ton of pictures. Having a nice dry place to dust bath helps. We add wood ash to their dust holes to help control parasites. Some people also use Diatomacious Earth (DE). A thorough coop cleaning and coop treatment with neem oil, white wash or DE may be in order. There are number of natural methods.
If you do determine lice or mites and do not aim to treat naturally, your local feed store will have a number of products available that will kill the little critters for you.
Good luck
Without pictures or more information it's a bit hard to tell.
Have you thoroughly inspected the birds for lice and mites? If your not sure what to look for, do a search on the site and you will find a ton of pictures. Having a nice dry place to dust bath helps. We add wood ash to their dust holes to help control parasites. Some people also use Diatomacious Earth (DE). A thorough coop cleaning and coop treatment with neem oil, white wash or DE may be in order. There are number of natural methods.
If you do determine lice or mites and do not aim to treat naturally, your local feed store will have a number of products available that will kill the little critters for you.
Good luck
Greetings from Kansas, CluckyGirl13, and
! Happy you joined us! Are they broody? Sometimes when hens go broody they will pick their own feathers from their underbellies to line their nests. If it is parasites, there are various brands of poultry dust you can purchase at your local farm and ranch or feed store. And here's a link to the predators and pests section - someone there can advise you on what to treat with. Good luck to you!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests
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Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!
Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your chickens.
I agree with Shan30 welcomeWelcome to BYC!!
Without pictures or more information it's a bit hard to tell.
Have you thoroughly inspected the birds for lice and mites? If your not sure what to look for, do a search on the site and you will find a ton of pictures. Having a nice dry place to dust bath helps. We add wood ash to their dust holes to help control parasites. Some people also use Diatomacious Earth (DE). A thorough coop cleaning and coop treatment with neem oil, white wash or DE may be in order. There are number of natural methods.
If you do determine lice or mites and do not aim to treat naturally, your local feed store will have a number of products available that will kill the little critters for you.
Good luck
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