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Eliminating Lice (or Mites) on Chickens Using Permethrin A brief guide to eliminating parasites using permethrin The article gives very limited information on how to address an infestation with lice or mites Many alternatives for permethrin are not mentioned There has been extensive research by experts into remedies against lice and mites * Permethrin is forbidden to use on poultry in the Netherlands , Belgium and some other countries in the
Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
Sand in Chicken Run? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens I haven’t used the sand from Home Depot or Tractor Supply, but here are some tips when picking sand for your chicken run: Washed Sand: Make sure it’s washed to avoid dust and debris, which can be harmful to chickens and make the area too messy Coarse Sand: Opt for coarse sand over fine sand for better drainage and less compaction Avoid Contaminants: Double-check that the sand is free
Coccidiosis How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens Coccidiosis How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken The parasites found in the ground or bird feces attaches
Rustic Rock? What is this cross? - BackYard Chickens I recently purchased a few pullets that were labeled Rustic Rocks They are small black chicks with a yellow dot on top of their head I cant seem to find any information about this breed or cross on google I was thinking maybe Maran and Barred Rock cross Does anyone know what cross this
Mystery Animal Is Eating My Chickens But It Only . . . - BackYard Chickens What type of animal bites the head off a chicken and leaves the rest of the body? These past two weeks have been rough, three of my chickens got killed, but only their heads were bit off and the rest of the body was ok I really want to know what type of animal it is so I can try to capture it
Bird Flu: What You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens Bird flu symptoms Among the difficulties with avian flu is that it can infect healthy chickens that initially show no symptoms of the disease So healthy chickens can spread the virus, and you won't be able to see the difference between healthy chickens and infected chickens However, infected chickens are likely to be dead within a few hours of getting highly pathogenic avian influenza You