How to dust chickens for mites, lice and fleas

[@hardygardener3091]

You did this so respectfully to your chickens, thank you for the best video on this on KZbin. I went a little less with the powder on the head as when they preen under the wings, the head gets more powder. Thanks

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

Nola Williams , thank you for watching, and for the kind comment.

[@Bob-gn8ph]

Thanks for the info Debbie and Jackie you're awesome 🤠👍

[@1makosyo1]

Thank you so much for the video! this is gonna help my father and i so much!! thanks so much!!

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

You are very welcome. Blessings.

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

This is another good method, if you need to have the chicken more supported while you dust. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqnTYpaMorako68

[@olddirtybastet6844]

Doesn't it make the chicken taste bad though? I have chicken rub that I like to put on before cook, this white powder doesnt like it look tastes nice

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

50 Shades of Shade the powder does not affect the taste at all.

[@chawntelh]

Ok...I'm WAY NEW to chickens. Was freaking out that my girls might have mites. The directions on the bottle are kinda scary...And I was worried about their face. I have an Ameraucana, and I am worried about her beard. Have you had ANY problems after you put this on their face? I need advice, thank you:)

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

Jacquie Hayes Hi Jacquie! I try to not create a lot of airborne dust around the face. Notice that I put it on my hand and wipe it, not dust it near the face! We have had no problems after applying the dust.

[@chawntelh]

Thank you So much! I feel like a new mom and I freak out about Everything! lol....I just don't want my girls hurt cause of me. And I did watch how you did that, and I plan on using that technique :) Thank you again!

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

Jacquie Hayes , I have found a lot of support in the community of chicken-keepers. I have a group on FaceBook called "A Chicken Life" you are welcome to join, and I am a member of a larger group called "Scott's Backyard Chickens". It really helps to get help from others!

[@chawntelh]

Thank you. I am on Backyardchicken.com ,and I have asked questions. But sometimes i start reading ALL the horrible things that can go wrong with chickens and I get stressed...lol....I would LOVE to join your group:) I appreciate the help...and your video is very helpful. I am going to be dusting my girls later tonight, its tooo hot right now :/ But I feel confident I what to do now:) Thanks again!

[@VicenteRamirez-dk3hb]

Why are u holding her upside down!!

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

To dust her belly and vent. They are not there very long, and they don’t mind!

[@VicenteRamirez-dk3hb]

@@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58 to me i love my chickens an my grandma won't let me get by them no more because she is getting all bald on her belly and I'm scared i have lost 5 chickens already and we don't have money to take th to the vet 😔

[@VicenteRamirez-dk3hb]

@@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58 what do u think i should do I'm a kid and i want to help her

[@grasielagalindo8067]

Why you didn't wear gloves 🧤

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

The dust we use is not toxic for skin. You don’t want to breathe it much, however!

[@vuelee5313]

Smh.... So theres an infeast of this here, here in america?????

[@papa.and.mimis.country.life.58]

Vue Lee, there are mites , lice and fleas everywhere, but will only become an infestation if you keep your chickens clean and treated.