Either spring is indeed on it's way or our weather is about to get really intense, I vote spring. We have ants in the house, it's an almost sure sign.
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We will assign it to spring!Either spring is indeed on it's way or our weather is about to get really intense, I vote spring. We have ants in the house, it's an almost sure sign.
Me too - I have never had them this early!Either spring is indeed on it's way or our weather is about to get really intense, I vote spring. We have ants in the house, it's an almost sure sign.
Nope, she kills them.Have I remembered correctly: she can't be trusted with chicks?
Most of the debate is based around why people think chickens dust bath. People believe it's to rid themselves of parasites. They dust bath to soak up the oil that gets secreted and applied for their feather condition.Good evening folks
DE is a hotly debated topic. There seems to be two camps: 1) It's wonderful for pest control; 2) It doesn't do anything for pest control and bad for the chickens lungs.
I'm not in either camp. I don't use it, but that's just me. A LOT of feed companies add it to their feed. Not for parasite control within the chicken but to deal with weevils in the feed itself. Once DE get's wet (i.e., inside a chicken) it loses its ability to kill parasites. I'm also not convinced (haven't found any evidence) that it's harmful to their lungs.
None the less, if you discuss it out in the open world. It's kind of like discussing politics or religion. I would not be surprised if someone who doesn't hang out here, finds their way here to beat me about the head and shoulders for what I've presented.
Shadrach has some facts to hand; not opinions.You are correct of course. I have seen this DE debate play out. If you can imagine it, Shadrach has definitive opinions on the subject. Shocking, I know.
I also don't use it. Mostly because I have never seen the need to even go down this road not because I have an opinion on the topic.
He always does. I figured you would show up. I do agree with the purpose of dustbathing. It's all about the oils.Shadrach has some facts to hand; not opinions.![]()
My mug showed up today. I call him Shadrach.Well they don't ship to America but I found this one on Amazon. So I won't have the communal mug but it will be close.
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I did see this one for @MaryJanet to commemorate her battle with the mouse/rat/marsupial!
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My mug showed up today. I call him Shadrach.
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I'm ready. What day is going to be chicken mug day?
Maybe Wednesday? It breaks the week up nicely.My mug showed up today. I call him Shadrach.
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I'm ready. What day is going to be chicken mug day?