organic mite killer

[NHmountainchicks]

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Especially good to use on chickens that are headed for the stew pot!

But seriously, oil is deadly to insects since they breathe through the skin. Oil coats the skin and suffocates them.

I think you are right.....Garlic also kills bacteria and viruses. Makes my coop smell great! I am soooo thankful I found this. I have been adding garlic powder to a homemade mash as a supplement to my hens' diet. I figured they could use a little to fight off internal parasites and get some increased calories to make up for all the mite stress.

 

[Sissy]

Great idea to get rid of mites
I will have to try this should I
have the problem , so far so good
but I wonder if adding

(.2 tab.sp of ACV .to gal. of their water.
has been a help.