3 simple ways to prevent poultry lice and mites (2024)

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Hello chicken keepers,

Keeping chooks doesn't have to mean constantly battling fluffy strays. With a few well-timed prevention methods, andthe right tools, your flock can remain pest-free all season long. Check out our top 3 ways to prevent bird lice and mites.

1. No wild birds allowed

Poultry lice and mitesstorm the chicken coop party by hitching a ride on uninvited wild birds. Keep these pigeons, sparrows and smaller birds off the guest list by limiting access to your flock's chicken feed supply. It is ideal for feeding your chickens in their covered run and eliminating access to automatic feeders while allowing your chickens to eat freely. Aautomatic feeding for free-running stepsis best because it requires training, an advantage your chickens will have over all feathered freeloaders.

2. Poultry pixie dust and magical herbs

Cast a protective spell over your chicken coop, run andfabric bathingwith a generous amount of pesticides,superfine grade diatomaceous earth. This useful product is a naturally derived powder that prevents pests and parasites such as lice, mites,or meand mosquitoes and it is safe for your chickens to be around. No nasty chemicals needed.

You can also increase pest control by planting pest-fighting shrubs and herbs around your chicken coop, chook run and backyard.Munt,citroenbalsemInlavenderare easy to grow and deter pests while smelling and looking good on youchicken farm facility. Take a look at for more informationherbs for chicken health here.

3. Making the bed

There is nothing mites and lice love more than taking up residence in the old house andnest boxbedding, so make sure you change it regularly. If you notice that there are one or two pests in the house, you should throw away the old bedding. Don't add it to your compost or you'll just spread the pest slumber party throughout the backyard. We suggestHemp beddingfor your chicken coop and nest boxes. It is pest repellent, durable and SUPER absorbent.

When it comes to pests and parasites in poultry,Prevention is really better than cure. Once an attack takes hold, you'll have to work harder to take out your scrappy gatecrashers. So work smarter, not harder, and bring the poultry feast back to the farm door. If you are in the middle of a pest invasionour quick brand guidewill help you.

As chicken keepers, we like to think that we do the best we can for our girls, and when it comes to their health, you need to err on the side of prevention. When it comes to the dreaded mites and lice, vigilance is key. You should watch out for signs of discomfort and physical differences in your chickens. Attacks can be stressful to deal with, especially without the right information.

That's why I recommendGood night parasite courseto all my readers! It was written by our friends atKippedia. In this comprehensive course they have collected everything you need to prevent mites and lice from harming your flock. You will also learn how to identify your chickens as Eggspert and effectively treat them for parasites! Parasite-free chickens are happy chickens, so don't wait any longer!

Check out the fantastic courses atKippediaToday!

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Feathers forever,

Cassandra X