Prevention

[Clukcluks]

I'm now into my 4-5months of raising my 5girls. I have been clucking with others about infested chickens with lice, mites, worms etc. My girls don't have these problems YET. Roosty's, BuffClucks, CrublyFarms, and other companies sell a product that is suppose to prevent all of them, with ingredients like Chile Pepper, Garlic, Oregano etc.. Your request for your thoughts would be appreciated and helpful.

 

[OnlySympathy]

I'm now into my 4-5months of raising my 5girls. I have been clucking with others about infested chickens with lice, mites, worms etc. My girls don't have these problems YET. Roosty's, BuffClucks, CrublyFarms, and other companies sell a product that is suppose to prevent all of them, with ingredients like Chile Pepper, Garlic, Oregano etc.. Your request for your thoughts would be appreciated and helpful.

Those ingredients won’t really do anything. The best “prevention” is to keep a clean coop, provide a dust bath (it looks like you have a dirt ground to your run but I’m not sure how compacted it is) and check regularly for any signs of them so that you can start treating it before it become a big issue.

 

[Clukcluks]

Those ingredients won’t really do anything. The best “prevention” is to keep a clean coop, provide a dust bath (it looks like you have a dirt ground to your run but I’m not sure how compacted it is) and check regularly for any signs of them so that you can start treating it before it become a big issue.

Those ingredients won’t really do anything. The best “prevention” is to keep a clean coop, provide a dust bath (it looks like you have a dirt ground to your run but I’m not sure how compacted it is) and check regularly for any signs of them so that you can start treating it before it become a big issue.

The dirt is rather compacted from wetting it down daily. I'm planning on stirring it up some with a clawrake. I have a bit of OCD so I clean up the run omaybe 2-3 times daily and checking and changing the temp of the water with ice. I already lost 1 red due to a heatwave. Were in one now.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I think they're more interested in separating you from your $$$ then helping you out but that's just IMO.
I like the other poster's answer.

 

[Susan Skylark]

It sounds like nice seasoning profile for cooking but won’t do much for parasites, prevent access to wild birds and maintain good hygiene and you’ll do fine!

 

[Debbie292d]

Ours free range so have access to eating the same areas the wild birds, squirrels, and chipmunks do, such as under the wild bird feeders. We've used food-grade diatomaceous earth monthly in the coops for nearing a decade and never had mice or lice. That stuff won't cure an infestation, though, if you have one. Permethrin is the way to go for that.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Elector PSP does the trick for mites and lice. At least for me. First, clean your coop in every nook and cranny (power washing is a must), and replace the bedding. Next, you can follow the instructions on the bottle and dilute some in a lot of water to make a spray, and thoroughly spray down the coop and your birds with it. Don't miss spots like under the wings and near the vent area. Not sure if you have to repeat this process more than once, I've only used Elector PSP one time.
Those ingredients you listed may be good for chickens if ingested but they don't keep the pests away or kill them.
I def agree with @OnlySympathy. Good that you have a dust bath but I think it should be more loose in order to make it easier for the chickens to get it all throughout their feathers to at least help suffocate the mites and lice. Never dealt with worms so I don't have any advice to give sorry.