If your feathered friends scratch their ears and shake their heads very frequently, they may have mites and there is a good chance that the coop is infested with these parasites. Most chicken owners are faced with this problem, but often don't know how. There are several treatments you can try - read on to find out more.
Steps
Method 1 of 7: With Wood Ash
Step 1. Get a large pan or bowl the size of the chicken
It must not be deeper or larger than the animal, but it must be able to contain it. To make sure you find the right container, measure the bird and pan or try putting the chicken inside and check it out for yourself.
Step 2. Fill the container with wood ash
You can use that of the wood stove, the fireplace or even the stove indifferently; just make sure it is at least a couple of days old so that it is completely cold.
Step 3. Take the chicken you want to treat and place it in the bowl
Sprinkle the ash a little all over his body, rubbing the feathers and skin well; use one hand to hold the animal and the other to distribute the ash. Make sure you cover his entire body, but keep dust from getting into his eyes and nostrils.
Step 4. Once the animal is completely covered with ash, remove it from the bowl
You don't have to shake him or clean his body, just let the ash work. Repeat this process on all other chickens you need to treat.
Step 5. Make sure the birds have sand or wood ash available at all times
This allows them to take a dust bath which kills any mites; if it's a rainy day and the sand gets damp, put a full tray inside the henhouse / shelter.
Method 2 of 7: With Garlic
Step 1. Retrieve an old empty spray bottle
Wash it and rinse it thoroughly to remove any residual liquid used previously.
Step 2. Blend the ingredients needed for this remedy
You need 300ml of water, 30ml of garlic juice and 1 teaspoon of essential oil, such as lavender, cinnamon, mint, bay leaf or thyme and pour them into the bottle.
Step 3. Spray the mixture on the chickens every two days for 2-3 weeks
Method 3 of 7: With Cooking Oil
Step 1. Get another spray bottle
Again, wash and rinse it thoroughly to get rid of any residual liquid that may be inside.
Step 2. Mix 500ml of water, 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and 250ml of cooking oil
Shake the ingredients well to mix them before using the mixture.
Step 3. Spray the solution on the coop for a full week
This technique should suffocate all mites in the yard.
Method 4 of 7: With Neem Oil
Step 1. Purchase a pack of neem oil
You can find this product at most garden centers or herbalists; Also get a spray bottle and clean it carefully.
Step 2. Pour 1 tablespoon of neem oil and 2 liters of water into the bottle
Step 3. Spray the mixture all over the house and on the animals to get rid of the mites
Method 5 of 7: With Diatomaceous Earth
Step 1. Spread some diatomaceous earth throughout the chicken coop
This is diatomaceous earth which should easily kill any pests in the yard.
Step 2. Let it sit for a day or two
It is harmless to people and animals, so the chickens, when they want, can walk safely without danger; after giving it time to kill the mites, you can remove it using a broom or vacuum cleaner.
Step 3. Rub it on the chickens as well
Proceed as you would with wood ash, according to the method described above.
Method 6 of 7: With an Oil Bath
Step 1. Fill a bathtub, tub, or large bowl with warm or warm water
Make sure the water can cover the chicken's body.
Step 2. Place the animal inside the bowl and rinse its body
Be careful not to get their eyes or nostrils wet.
Step 3. Purchase a soap made from lemongrass, tea tree or mint oil
Use it to wash the bird and thereby suffocate the mites on its body.
Step 4. Scrub the paws with a vegetable oil, such as corn, soy, or flaxseed oil
This should allow you to eliminate the mites responsible for paw mange.
Step 5. Remove the chicken from the bowl and dry it with a cloth
Leave it in a warm and comfortable place to keep it comfortable.
Method 7 of 7: Cleaning the Chicken Coop
Step 1. Make sure you clean the coop
The mites live in the cracks and crevices of the structures, in the substrate and in the food bowls inside the enclosure, so it is important to ensure a thorough cleaning of the entire space.
Step 2. Discard all of the substrate
Use a garden hose to wash carefully.
Step 3. Throw away all leftover feed and wash the bowls of water and food
Advice
- Ask the vet who prescribes medications to fight mites.
- Cleaning the coop is the most important aspect of getting rid of these pests.
- Place a tub full of sand for the chickens to "bathe" in and keep the mites at bay.
- To ensure the health of laying hens, avoid treatments that involve the use of chemicals.
- Most of the methods described in this article are also effective for other types of fowl.
