It's pretty simple to prevent your poultry from this tragedy:
- Regular dirt/dust baths(chickens love these) really help, but will not completely keep the pests off
- If you do find bugs on them(they can be found under the wings and/or around the bird's vent) spraying for about 5 days with Adams Flea and Tick spray will kill them. The first and second spray exterminate them, then the next sprays get the eggs that hatch.
- Ash from a fire pit or fireplace helps.
- Sevin dust(like for your gardens and veggies) is great. Apply it under the wings and vent just like the spray.
- Other dog and cat treatments work as well.
kk
Please do not use "Sevin" on your chickens. Google it and see all the bad things that can pass on to you if you eat the eggs.
ReplyDeleteA better thing to use is Skin so Soft (Avon). Just put it in a spray bottle and spray the chickens or spray your hands and run them over the chickens.
You might also use diatomacous earth (sp ?).
Christina
Flair's Fayre
Thank you for your concern. I understand that this seems worrisome and I was very wary upon reading all of the negative comments and warnings on the container. So, I asked the friend who told me to use it if he was sure. I trust him completely as he has been raising chickens for many years. He's never had any problems with it and neither have we. However, I have heard those(what you suggested) work as well. I didn't post about them because I've never tried them myself. I think I might though.
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