Treating Chickens for Lice and Mites

[@IAMD8REAL]

The problem is that she kind enough to share what she is doing. She never said this is the ONLY way. Just what she is doing. She already did a segment on DE. dustings. Obviously she had to resort to more aggressive means. I appreciate her showing the next level of treatment, just in case you need to know. People stop being so argumentative. Be peaceful.

[@thatonequietartist8470]

The chimken hiding under another one THE CHIMCKEN HIDING UNDER ANOTHER ONE I CAN'T IT'S TOO CUTE

[@JacquelineJaroffaith]

I use diatomaceous Earth in their dust bath, in their food, and I mix into the nesting boxes. I never seen any bugs.

[@kountryedge]

And many sites state not to.

[@JacquelineJaroffaith]

@@kountryedge Make sure you have food grade.

[@cathylavorante6871]

I just put it in their dust bath. Mine says it can be fed to any animal. I was told to use this at 2 different stores and doing research. I really hope this isn’t wrong

[@naomipinckney]

I do the same! Never seen a mite yet!

[@felishiadarling]

I worry about using it because chickens respiratory tracts are very sensitive. That stuff will cause a lot of harm for anything to breathe in. Even just the sinus. Think about what happens when it’s in the ‘dust bath’. They’re going to breathe it, no way around it. Also, have you ever put it on your skin? That stuff will be inhaled but what’s worse, it dries the skin out soo much it’s awful!

[@hectorgarcia8691]

Thank you for being kind to those feathery ladies 😊

[@mettinkaytaz6106]

Does anyone else love ❤ the way she says "Hey Ya'll"? I think its adorable 😍

[@shannonhautala7902]

Elector PSP- get the concentrate, mix in water- spray your coop & birds and it's a one and done deal. No having to give them any additional steps or avoid eggs.

[@SpiffySteph]

Yes! Elector PSP has no withdrawal time!

[@natashakajewsku8303]

You have to spray the chicken house and nest boxes etc walls etc and change the nesting material.. Otherwise the chickens will just get more mites/lice onto their bodies right away again. The chemical/s, will not stop them getting more onto them, maybe day or so, but that's about all they'd stay off, if that. It's not as residual as you may think. Lice/mites love to deposit/lay their eggs onto wood, plastic, steel. Because it's great surfaces for the eggs to stick on. Hot and wet weather will increase insect numbers also. But check birds all year round. Straw bedding can contain insects also. With ivermectin be careful as because how itt works, if you miss judge dose, you can't just wash it off to break chemical down, it could continue to work on birds system. Love you birds and chooky palace. ♥️

[@Trad634]

I was just going to ask this!

[@DaysOfSodaAndLantana]

What do you spray the coop with?

[@Courtney_Ann_]

⁠@@DaysOfSodaAndLantana The same permethrin 10 she’s dipping the bird in. It’s for both coop and poultry 😊

[@JSmedic1]

Did you clean the coop? You'd be defeating the process of the coop is still infested.

[@Carnie74]

Thanks for sharing! Your advice and demonstration came now when I (my girls, really) need the help!

[@Kyandi_Goa]

We normally spray the dust under the chickens wings and by the vent, then coat the nest boxes.

[@donnastormer9652]

Thank you for this very very important video

[@edwinhernandez6627]

God bless you 🙏. Chickens can be humanity best friends if we just give them a chance .🐔🐣🐤🐥

[@abdomadrid6124]

You are beautiful and beautiful chickens. This is a wonderful sight 🤩❤❤😊😊😊

[@steelwheel-i3s]

Just a tip, when mixing chemicals to spray, dip, rinse, etc you always want to add the concentrate to half filled bucket and then add the other half of the water.

[@Heather_p1227]

How often can I give them the bath? Does one bath work or should I do multiple?

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

How can you tell if they have them when you haven’t checked for mites? What are the symptoms and signs that would alert a chicken owner to inspect their birds?

[@lakedog7313]

You're a good mom😊

[@numberoneduno7265]

I use Diatomaceous Earth. No mixing, just dust it on them, and put some where they take their dust bath.

[@DiMiTri-ys7ei]

Me too this stuff is poison..if anyone wants to use medication use 7 drops of ivermectin on neck. Also make sure to dose again 7 days after first dose but earth works well but if you have a infestation already then use ivermectin

[@mahletgebru6900]

What is diatomaceous earth?

[@numberoneduno7265]

@@mahletgebru6900 It’s a powder made from fossilized algae. It has many uses, but it kills certain insects. It absorbs the oils/moisture in their bodies and basically dehydrates them. It must be kept dry for it to be effective.

[@nashwaran473]

Hi thanks Does any of this treatment affect Egg egg consumptions Naked hen (some of our hens feathers were pecked) Thanks

[@donnabarbour5358]

Finally, someone knows what to do. Thank you

[@judywilshusen3150]

borax 2 tablespoons to a gallon of water, will also do in fly strike. rinse in apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons to a gallon of water. borax can also be lightly sprinkled around yard and nesting boxes.

[@ib3272]

I watch your videos just to hear you say hey you all 😂😂😂

[@MegaOzzy28]

Won’t the ones on the head repopulate on the chickens, since you didn’t dip the heads?

[@Clydesmith2119]

Thanks for sharing

[@timcent7199]

Please say 'birds' a few times for me. You have a gorgeous accent.

[@poohandtiggervideosinc6163]

This is like the flea bath in CatDog

[@Naturelover00023]

Was there an egg withdrawal due to the treatments you’re using? I just wanna know how I should go about it. Thank you for sharing. I hope I get an answer.

[@SeriouslySo1]

I had the same question

[@AnaGomez-vl9oz]

Will spreading diatomaceous earth in the coup area get rid of whatever infestation is in the coup??

[@AIvey-qs1so]

Thank you for the info!!

[@CJ-or5yh]

Where did you get ivermectin? Having a hell of a time finding some in Quebec.

[@chelbierenecastro752]

Can you still collect their eggs and consume them?

[@janethompson2305]

Oh yes, U sure can.

[@POGPlanet-n5h]

@@janethompson2305 You cant say for sure because that permethrin is not specifically made for poultry.

[@danielbreidenstein1570]

The vent I've never heard that 1 before

[@no3lleg]

I think it’s nice that everyone has their own method and ways of treating their animals mites and lice there is no wrong way to get rid of the pests plaguing your birds ❤ to each their own it’s great to have options when looking into it even a combination of methods 😊

[@Tree-House69]

There is a wrong way if the way someone does it doesn't get rid of the mites etc My mom was the type to act holier than thou with her "natural" treatments that did nothing, all of her chickens passed slowly, and painfully.

[@no3lleg]

@@Tree-House69 most natural ways take more time and it’s important to stay on top of following up keeping an eye on things… you can kill animals by both methods if not done properly so it’s more on the person not the method

[@commercialconcepts2198]

Thank you!

[@carolsanborn5332]

I may be blind , because I saw no mites crawling on the shaft of the feathers. Please show them more clearly +tell us : what color are they? How fast do they move ? What shape +size are they?

[@mybigyear]

Just pause the video and put your glasses on Carol

[@roche320]

They're orange, towards the left of the picture. There's two of them.

[@chartphred1]

You have such a cute voice 😊

[@_1HEHEHE1_]

My easier way to keep them off is by using poultry mute control powder a large shaker of it is like 10$ and works great!

[@marshahiltz2539]

And also you can use mite powder just put it in there coop,pen and on the chickens works really well

[@jonnyriktr4234]

What do you do with the water/permethrin mix after having bathed them all?

[@kylekoenig4730]

Just drink it

[@PhatFreddysCat]

Permethrin is a very strong and dangerous insecticide. Please be very careful not to use too much! Birds are very sensitive. More is not better. Cute and informative vid. 🐓♥️🙂

[@babarhussain5844]

Your eyes are so beautiful.

[@dominicfong6341]

Just another day at the chicken spa.

[@corkystephan5073]

Does that do scaley leg mites aswell?

[@liquidh5226]

Cute chick treating chickens 😂

[@natashakajewsku8303]

What you put in eye dropper, is that safe? And do you roughly weight them before treatment? Except for the bucket wash.

[@justamags]

Ivermectin is an anti-parasytic drug humans use for a variety of issues, including the common scabies. It's used on/for farm animals as well.

[@lovingit1538]

Great treatment

[@catieheart]

You have to dust the entire coop, nests, beams...everything.

[@beverlycharles6534]

Very Helpful!!

[@hopeann8757]

Can it work on turkeys too?

[@sheilalamothe9936]

Yeh you should do the DE

[@chelledegrasse2787]

Huge proponent of DE. Make a few wallers in their yard and dust the coop. Once it rains you'll need to replenish the Walter's since the DE clumps once it gets wet. The hens love dry bathing in the DE

[@Jadae]

The problem with a wet treatment is that mites NEST in the area under their "chin", which does not get wet.

[@KeepPrayingCA]

Can you share what you do for their coop after treating the bird Or what you would recommend? Guessing clean out completely, maybe spray the same stuff you dipped them in maybe full strength(not sure if you dilute never used it even though bought some and NEED to use it) then maybe pour or sprinkle that diatomaceous earth on the ground and maybe along the roost if it doesn’t make them slip and maybe in nesting boxes after cleaning out completely and spraying chemical? Do you treat again after ten days for any eggs that might have hatched and if so would you have to do it all over again as far as cleaning everything out and spraying all over again (the coop that is). Do you give the same amount to larger chickens (four drops?) same amount for scaly leg mites? Also random but have you ever used it on rabbits or cats? And if so how much ?

[@sarahh-zv8kv]

Does this treat lice too?!

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Will Ivermectin keep fleas, ticks, mites away as a preventative each month on cats?? Thank you.

[@Aussicanhomestead2018]

What if you have chicks in the coop too? Can you dip them too or what would you recommend?

[@devonhoneycutt]

Hey that's amazing 👍👍🌹

[@chaz4471]

❤❤thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge

[@JenLombardo-s3s]

Do you have to discard eggs for a while?

[@lovingit1538]

How long does this treatment last ?

[@BelindaTN]

So the head of the chickens do not have mites and lice on them?

[@Leevie_Stinks]

What about the feather tuft on the polish

[@josephdollar9541]

Good job !

[@hanechemourad9904]

Yes, that's the problem, that's fine

[@BeccaS1]

Do you have to wait a while before eating their eggs after this?

[@taylortisaac]

The hippies will always say you do. But who knows

[@lakota123max]

i eat them right away...no problems here !

[@karanamganesh8955]

Are you from

[@notam9643]

good for your animals

[@bobnolen7611]

Do you treat the chicken for fleas in the winter?

[@Homesteadhottie101]

No, smh

[@timothyjlewis6194]

I see how you treat white lice but how do You treat black mites?

[@philembry6152]

I love your post ❤

[@WilliamNeish]

I have mites; will you treat me?

[@bigboyzguns8164]

I use red cedar shavings in my nesting boxes, it keeps the mites at bay. I also put small amount in the deep litter method mixed with pine shavings for the floor.

[@gulfcoastcluckers]

Cedar is toxic to chickens so I would highly advise against that.

[@shivahess6303]

@@gulfcoastcluckers if it is toxic then when is it working for big boyz guns ? Just a question. I genuinely want the best for my chickens as do you and big boyz guns. So I believe we can all help eachother discover new truths ! ❤️

[@Tree-House69]

​@shivahess6303 It keeping mites away is how it was working, someone can be early on with its use and not immediately obviously kll off the birds, often toxins build up slowly and eventually cause things like seizures and organ failure. You could feed a dog some chocolate here and there every day and it might not immediately pass, but overtime you're reducing its quality of life, it's lifespan, and increasing how much of toxic components for the animal are built up. You could also give a child a cup of bleach every other day and, again, there will be discomfort (reading a chickens discomfort would be less clear, no?) But they wouldn't immediately pass, but their lives would get worse until their body gives out. Someone proclaiming something works that turns out toxic to certain animals is not a sign that it's actually ok and works.

[@fahadmalik5794]

Good work❤

[@aluwanimoyo4093]

Would this work for mosquitoes?

[@badboybootz8]

She said shafts 😂

[@kodaeswar676]

How do u clean the ears

[@GURBIRSINGHDHALIWAL]

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, non-toxic powder made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. It has various uses, including pest control, and it can be beneficial in managing lice and other external parasites in chickens. Here’s how it works: ### 1. **Mechanism of Action:** - **Physical Abrasion:** DE is composed of sharp, microscopic particles that can puncture the protective exoskeleton of insects, including lice. This leads to dehydration and ultimately death of the pests. - **Desiccation:** When lice come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the powder absorbs moisture from their bodies, leading to desiccation and mortality. ### 2. **Application:** - **Dust Bath:** Chickens naturally take dust baths, and adding diatomaceous earth to their bath can allow them to coat themselves with it, helping with pest control. - **Direct Application:** DE can be lightly dusted directly onto the chickens’ feathers and skin, particularly around areas prone to lice infestation. ### 3. **Safety:** - Diatomaceous earth is generally safe for chickens and humans when food-grade DE is used. It is free from harmful chemicals and poses minimal risk when handled correctly. ### 4. **Considerations:** - Ensure the environment is well-ventilated when applying DE, as the dust can be irritating to lungs if inhaled in large quantities. - Regular monitoring and applications may be necessary to effectively manage lice infestations. ### 5. **Complementary Measures:** - While DE can be effective, it should be part of a broader pest management strategy that includes regular coop cleaning, monitoring, and maintaining good overall chicken health. Using diatomaceous earth can be a natural, effective way to help control lice in chickens, but it’s important to combine this method with good management practices for optimal results.

[@CarlasCorner62]

Won't they still have them on their heads?

[@Rachel-fb8bz]

What kind of chicken is that

[@sarahyork7917]

Whats the ivermectin for?

[@Mrs.NRalphs]

Bugs

[@AllAboutTheMix]

Can you use something organic, is there anything organic

[@chrisroberts5099]

Lots of permethrins start as daisies growing in Madagascar.

[@lovingit1538]

Show the vent in a clearer picture.

[@siddharthbachhav1630]

I love you

[@rogelioJaimes877]

Malation is the best product

[@farmsoffice9286]

👍

[@shannonhautala7902]

That's a VERY laborious way to do that. Ugh

[@Nancy2420s]

Ivermectin?

[@BettaHound]

All chickens have mites lady

[@BettaHound]

And they naturally get rid of them by dust bathing

[@arthurdewith7608]

Spray birds bum when roosting

[@kennyg1269]

Wait CNN said that's horse dewormer

[@chelledegrasse2787]

It's a broad spectrum dewormer. Its given to kids for pin worms and to all barnyard animals for a variety of parasites. Dosage is in proportion to the weight of the animal.

[@Scrinwaipwr]

Thank goodness they've had Ivermectin; now they're safe from covid! 😅 /s

[@CHIEFMOTORSPORTS]

TOO MUCH EFFORT

[@CHIEFMOTORSPORTS]

TOO MANY STEPS.

[@CHIEFMOTORSPORTS]

TOO MANY CHEMICALS

[@AskTheKid]

Don’t wave at the camera like that obviously

[@toob247]

You have a beautiful face

[@brandonherrell5349]

Sevendust. Not the band

[@christinacuen7405]

Thank you ughh i have fifty chickena to bathe

[@corkystephan5073]

Hey hello

[@popularshorts6943]

Hey yall 😊😊

[@kountryedge]

I DETEST SHORTS

[@ritagreen846]

This is why I don't have chickens

[@ah3ll0]

Its not even that bad. Just maintenance. Chickens are worth it.

[@LavenderSkyla]

Lol a lot less work than dogs or cats that get fleas or mange. Dunking a chicken n some topical then cleaning rhe coop n dusting it then new bedding is way less work then Bathing every dog n cat, treating wirh flea meds some 40-80 per dose per animal. Then vacuuming under every surface, cleaning everything that animal came in contact with n doing the last few steps over n over n over until it hopefully goes away

[@MasonCameron-rx5ql]

Hi

[@donaldgent9666]

Simple a beautiful woman, marry me! 💋

[@dynamic-d2539]

Ur hopeless