Chicken Mites and Lice

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  • Опубликовано: 23 сен 2023
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    My book: amzn.to/3t7CyIs
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    Elector PSP: www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...
    My discount codes and other links: beacons.ai/purelychickens

Комментарии • 62

  • @malcolmpayne9517
    @malcolmpayne9517 9 месяцев назад +30

    Elector PSP is what I use too. I literally use it once a year. That stuff is awesome. I dunk my chickens in a tote, of course using the correct amount to per gallon of luke warm water. After doing so, I do a deep cleaning of the coop walls, floor, nesting boxes, and roosting bars. I make sure I do this on the first Saturday of the month, because I use FIRST SATURDAY LIME on all of the areas mentioned above. I then put my pine shavings down, and sprinkle more on top of the shavings as a double dose of protection. I sprinkle the roosting bars, nesting boxes, and walls. I sprinkle the perimeter of my run also, which is a 40ft. X 40ft. run. My coop is a 10ft. X 10ft., and is 2ft. off the ground. Insects hate this stuff and won't go near it. I hope your channel continues to grow, because you give valid facts on raising and caring for chickens. Keep up the great work. I use this method, because I free range my chickens too. I have two German shepherds that actually watch over them when they free range.

    • @rhondajennings517
      @rhondajennings517 8 месяцев назад +1

      Where do you get the lime?

    • @chrisf.50
      @chrisf.50 5 месяцев назад +1

      I just put down some wonderful hemp for my chickens in their roost and nesting area. Now I think they might have lice or mites....oh dear! They have lost feathers around their neck and head. I don't know if it's from molting. None have lost a lot of feathers on their main body. They might be about a year old by now. I give them great food, no roosters, not over populated and now they get to free range.It's February, but this feather loss which is around the head and neck have been going on for about three months. I got them as pullets in July and they aren't as friendly as I'd like. Therefore, they don't like me to inspect them by picking them up, looking under feathers, etc. I want to buy chicks so it will be easier to handle chickens. I will be inspecting them as soon as the rain stops and gets a little dryer....whether they like it or not.

    • @emilynelson6950
      @emilynelson6950 3 месяца назад

      I found it at home Depot... $25​@@rhondajennings517

    • @danardorsey
      @danardorsey 28 дней назад

      I can't get it shipped to Hawai'i 😢

    • @malcolmpayne9517
      @malcolmpayne9517 28 дней назад +1

      @@rhondajennings517 I have my First Saturday Lime set on preset orders from Amazon. Amazon carries it, along with lots of organic chicken feed and black soldier fly larvae!!!

  • @Bioluvskatz
    @Bioluvskatz 8 месяцев назад +9

    TY Nikki! This was the BEST most in depth video I’ve found to help with mites (and I watch soooo many videos)! Had no clue how big they were (I’d have been looking for something bigger), what they looked like, what the eggs looked like, and different ways to find them (the roost bar tip!) This was some great practical info! TY❣️

  • @alvinstockbridge2589
    @alvinstockbridge2589 7 месяцев назад +2

    Lady , you are great . I’ve been raising birds for 50 years and I can honestly say you are amazing .
    Your coop and birds are super clean and healthy .

  • @sharingthejourney5285
    @sharingthejourney5285 3 месяца назад +8

    So, much useful information! I so appreciate that you actually show us the critters, and show us what to do. Thank you for the work you put into to this, I'm sure it will help many people - and chickens.

  • @debiwhite6055
    @debiwhite6055 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for this clear, direct, informative video.

  • @christiethomas6905
    @christiethomas6905 3 месяца назад +1

    This was so helpful thank you for showing how they are on your hands that showed up on me today so I’ll need to treat.

  • @marciakosnik6481
    @marciakosnik6481 7 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent video and tutorial. Finally one that makes sense to me.

  • @jessieg5502
    @jessieg5502 2 месяца назад +1

    I've watched so many videos on this subject. I found your video the most informative and encouraging. Thank you. Now that I have confirmation our coop has an infestation it's time to get to work! Have a blessed day ☺️

    • @purelychickens
      @purelychickens  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words!! Good luck

  • @offgridrooster
    @offgridrooster 9 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent presentation. Thank you!

  • @brelsfordfamilyhomestead
    @brelsfordfamilyhomestead 2 месяца назад +1

    I found the hard (aka expensive way) that you need to shake this bottle periodically if you’re not using it. Mine was kept in an appropriate place but left untouched it separated and then hardened. I had to buy another bottle which is now about $160

  • @reggankoopmeiners2670
    @reggankoopmeiners2670 8 месяцев назад +12

    I have been BATTLING NFM mites since March. I still am. I have never seen anything like this. I've done it all!!! To include PSP. I have always cleaned my coop and run weekly. I've burned everything 9 times this year. I am actually on my way down to clean everything again today. I haven't lost any of my flock, but been baths, sprays, dusts, supplements, sulfur, baking soda, boric acid. They have a 6x7 dust bath in their enclosed covered run. They do free range everyday,, so all i can think is they are picking them up constantly. Im hoping winter will help me win this.. Its just nuts.

    • @colleenhindley
      @colleenhindley 3 месяца назад +3

      Unfortunately winter doesn't help. The mites "hibernate" and re-emerge with the warm weather

    • @oliviacooksnyc
      @oliviacooksnyc Месяц назад

      I realize this was awhile ago. I wondered if you’ve been able to get a handle on the mites now.

    • @user-mh8xn2jp5z
      @user-mh8xn2jp5z 3 дня назад

      I’m down here in Estero, Florida and I’m just starting to see mites on my hens vents,never had an issue b4 this year(maybe IAN flood). I am going to try high Hi-yield dusting the vents see how that works out.

  • @facingfacts7830
    @facingfacts7830 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this great info! I've been stressing with my chickens who all stopped laying and I couldn't figure out why. One is losing feathers like she's molting again. I'm in SE FL and its the end of April. It's always pretty warm and humid here.

  • @resurrectionsunday4164
    @resurrectionsunday4164 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome video. Very helpful for me as a new first timer. Now I know what to do. ❤you’re a blessing. Thank you 🙏

  • @shirleymoore4885
    @shirleymoore4885 9 месяцев назад

    I’m glad you put this out I’m not having issues but it’s good to know and I really didn’t want to have to stop the egg process either and thank you for naming the chicken Shirley I like that name 😂

    • @user-yt3su1in5r
      @user-yt3su1in5r 8 месяцев назад

      Shirley is a beautiful name 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @amc2510
    @amc2510 Месяц назад +1

    I had an infestation last May but I didn't know it. I've had chickens many years and this was the first time. Anyway I closed the chickens and came the house. Started feeling itchy. Real itchy on my scalp. I turned my head over the sink and scratched and mites fell into the sink. Freaked me out. I bagged my clothes and showered. The next day I inspected everything and boy oh boy...not good.

  • @69bls
    @69bls 4 месяца назад +5

    Great video- except they can and do get on people and pets. I am currently battling a bad infestation that made its way into the house. I was bitten so badly that I had to go to the dermatologist and get permethrin lotion and steroids. My cat also had to go to the vet. I finally eradicated them from the house, but am still battling the coop. After 10 years of having chickens, this is a miserable first.

    • @purelychickens
      @purelychickens  4 месяца назад +2

      Probably a different kind of mites than the ones we get by us

    • @colleenhindley
      @colleenhindley 3 месяца назад +1

      This is true. I am having the same problem. They are northern fowl mites that started when baby wild birds left their nest in my backyard. I've been battling them since last summer. I can't touch a chicken without the mites immediately getting on me. If you Google, it states right on any chicken page that chicken/bird mites can and do infest human homes. The only good thing is that they can't reproduce with human blood.

  • @chrisf.50
    @chrisf.50 5 месяцев назад +2

    Will chickens lose feathers on their head and neck from lice and mites?

  • @kimhagerman7422
    @kimhagerman7422 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love your videos!! I just received my Elector psp and I have 2 questions. When you say you can't spray the chickens in the winter what temperature are we talking about? I live in Atlanta but I grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio and they have VERY different winters. My other question is about the expiration of Elector PSP. I understand that the concentrate has no expiration but what about after it's mixed with water? Should I use or toss what's in the spray bottle? Thank you in advance!!!

  • @anboss1388
    @anboss1388 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @ninamills6435
    @ninamills6435 9 месяцев назад

    You are amazing!❤

  • @meenha1976
    @meenha1976 9 месяцев назад +2

    Cute, perfect name cruella ❤❤❤

  • @lesliemcnamara5793
    @lesliemcnamara5793 9 месяцев назад +2

    I just ordered it and thx

  • @jacquiesnick1501
    @jacquiesnick1501 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love your content!!! Do you need to remove sand in run after mites? I'm new to all this.

  • @sandraviewing
    @sandraviewing Месяц назад

    THANK YOU for this info !! Question ---- will ElectroPSP work on LEG mites? Also, could not get to your article :(

  • @naegwut
    @naegwut 9 месяцев назад

    Nice chicken shirt

  • @kristibeckett3322
    @kristibeckett3322 2 месяца назад

    What if my coop has sand on the bottom? Do I need to do anything besides spray it down?

  • @facingfacts7830
    @facingfacts7830 2 месяца назад

    What are you using for your wire screening of the coop? It looks smaller than 1/4" hardware...please let me know, I have problems with birds, rats, and squirrels eating all their food.

  • @marcelapasmore9261
    @marcelapasmore9261 20 дней назад

    Hello! Without having to order, what I have available to me (my area) is Flexer PSP. It has the same % of active ingredient that Elector has.
    Anyone familiar with that product?

  • @catheriner1742
    @catheriner1742 9 месяцев назад

    I can't get into the parasite article

  • @ninamills6435
    @ninamills6435 9 месяцев назад +2

    Did are grandparents do anything like this??

    • @Thefightfortruth
      @Thefightfortruth Месяц назад

      That was my question. I don’t recall my grandparents ever doing checks. My dad, who has had chickens for decades says he has never checked. I swear they had the same issues, just let them go. They never dewormed either!

  • @hollyt9147
    @hollyt9147 3 месяца назад

    I can't access your article. Says I do not have permission

  • @Tanyasmith-yx1in
    @Tanyasmith-yx1in 3 месяца назад

    5 Tbsp for 5 gallons

  • @shannonsweeley237
    @shannonsweeley237 Месяц назад

    What is excessive preening? My chickens are about 8 weeks and they preen everytime they take a little siesta.

    • @purelychickens
      @purelychickens  Месяц назад +1

      That’s pretty normal especially since they are still growing new feathers

    • @shannonsweeley237
      @shannonsweeley237 Месяц назад +1

      @@purelychickens thank you!

  • @colleenhindley
    @colleenhindley 3 месяца назад

    Wait... They can ABSOLUTELY transfer onto humans. This is bad information. Especially the northern fowl mites. Just picking up a chicken for a moment can get them on you!

  • @brilyons14
    @brilyons14 Месяц назад

    Can you tell me where you get it from having a hard time finding it local. Don't want to purchase from a spam link.

  • @christiereynolds1335
    @christiereynolds1335 7 месяцев назад

    $155.00 is not "kinda expensive", it is extremely extended expensive. Most people today CANNOT afford what you're recommending. I guess you don't know who your views/followers really are. NOT the elite, girl.

    • @purelychickens
      @purelychickens  7 месяцев назад +9

      The bottle lasts for many many treatments. You can easily find chicken keepers to split it with or save it for years as it doesn’t expire. I’m suggesting it because it’s full proof. And one time use and it’s done, you’re welcome to buy something else and use it over and over until they are gone but you’ll spend more in the end :) I have no affiliation with the company they don’t even know who I am so just an honest review of what works and saves time

    • @cheryllady749
      @cheryllady749 3 месяца назад +5

      If you go to The Chicken Chick, she sells, on her site, enough to make up a gallon, I believe, for $20.

    • @roadragemustang
      @roadragemustang Месяц назад

      I am by no means elite but it's well worth it I've spent triple that on ridiculous stuff and products trying to rid parasites as I have 35 chickens elector psp is incredible

    • @luvdpugs
      @luvdpugs Месяц назад

      How about Captain Jack's spinosad as an alternative?
      It's at Armstrongs and Home Depo.

    • @marcelapasmore9261
      @marcelapasmore9261 20 дней назад

      ​@cheryllady749 That is a great option if you have a small flock (5-7 chickens) and small area to treat. One gallon goes quick.