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MaxiB

  • Joined May 2021
Ticks
« on: August 28, 2024, 08:11:26 am »
I found a tick on one of my hens (Bantam) which disappeared before I could get it off…presumably one of the other hens nabbed it…. There will be more adults and nymphs I’m sure so what can I treat the house and hens with to get rid of them?  :o

Richmond

  • Joined Sep 2020
  • Norfolk
Re: Ticks
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2024, 08:25:15 am »
Ticks don't generally cause a problem to poultry as they are slow moving enough for the hens to pick them off. But if you want to use a deterrent then dusting the hens with diatomaceous earth (Diatom) will suffice, and it will help keep lice (more of an issue in some hens) under control.

doganjo

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  • Clackmannanshire
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Re: Ticks
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2024, 09:43:38 pm »
Ticks don't generally cause a problem to poultry as they are slow moving enough for the hens to pick them off. But if you want to use a deterrent then dusting the hens with diatomaceous earth (Diatom) will suffice, and it will help keep lice (more of an issue in some hens) under control.

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