tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post707208983347557603..comments2023-09-29T18:37:14.377+10:00Comments on Eight Acres: Natural parasite control year roundUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-73928365752480659372012-05-02T07:40:38.775+10:002012-05-02T07:40:38.775+10:00Thanks for the tip Lucy, I have been wanting to gr...Thanks for the tip Lucy, I have been wanting to grow enough garlic to feed to the chickens, but that sounds like such a small amount, I will just start feeding them the granulated garlic that we buy for Bella.<br /><br />As far as ticks on milkers go, I don't know if the cattle coat will work, but its worth a try. We are in a tick-free area, but we check our tame cattle fairly regularly in summer by giving them a quite rub down to look for ticks. We've only ever found one on Bella. <br /><br />I hope you can find something that works. Its very frustrating dealing with parasites and that easy chemical options is always in the background and oh so tempting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-61700879979337112562012-05-01T21:20:48.209+10:002012-05-01T21:20:48.209+10:00I've only just discovered your blog and was in...I've only just discovered your blog and was interested in this topic. I have a lot of trouble with ticks on my milkers so will try cattle coat. I've been giving them sulphur with NO success. I have however solved the lice problem on chooks. I feed the chooks some dried granulated garlic daily. For about 10 chooks I give about 1 teaspoon. I haven't seen any lice for years. They also love milk or whey mixed in with their feed.Lucy Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15220069204348364586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-51074835179129677752012-04-09T13:20:36.480+10:002012-04-09T13:20:36.480+10:00Thanks Liz. I'm sure that's what the man i...Thanks Liz. I'm sure that's what the man in the chemical shop told me was the quantities for mixing up the maldison but couldn't remember for sure. Now to get on with it. Must admit though - if I can break the cycle with it - for a bit anyway - then keep up with the tea tree oil as suggested by Bexy that might work. The cage needs a good clean out too..sigh. It's on my to do list. Any suggestions where I can find a 48 hour day???...lol.Calidorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118238727781108509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-339997707700774962012-04-06T11:57:47.310+10:002012-04-06T11:57:47.310+10:00Oh & dilutie the tee tree oil 10-1 & in a ...Oh & dilutie the tee tree oil 10-1 & in a hand spray bottleBexynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-27235176505091956822012-04-06T11:55:59.514+10:002012-04-06T11:55:59.514+10:00Oh & dilutie the tee tree oil 10-1 & in a ...Oh & dilutie the tee tree oil 10-1 & in a hand spray bottleBexynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-24175836826780006302012-04-06T11:55:12.641+10:002012-04-06T11:55:12.641+10:00Advice from Elaine- On the farm we used to use tee...Advice from Elaine- On the farm we used to use tee tree oil for the lice. Youmust disinfect all the cages/ houses of the chickens as well to stop the lice- LAO ny new hens/ roosters you bring in should be treated & seperated at the start to stop re-infection. Thursday plantation is a good brand of tee tree oil :)Bexynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-41228611670767570802012-04-05T11:42:35.065+10:002012-04-05T11:42:35.065+10:00Hi
You are satisfied about the use of DE.
DE is ...Hi<br /><br />You are satisfied about the use of DE.<br /><br />DE is the fossilised remains of the silica shells of Diatoms.<br /><br />Would you like to grow Diatoms using the cow dung and chicken litter?<br /><br />We have a simple process to help you grow diatoms in any tank, pond or lake.<br /><br />Diatoms are a very good source of food for fish and would be good for chicken and cattle too.Nualgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951756532251564812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-74817902686206913902012-04-04T22:58:00.573+10:002012-04-04T22:58:00.573+10:00ours have/had scaly leg mite. We didn't reali...ours have/had scaly leg mite. We didn't realise they had it as their legs looked like that when we got them (friend going overseas so the chickens came to us).<br /><br />We have been standing them in a bucket/icecream container of olive oil and that has been working quite well (similar to oil/conditioner on people for nits). But it's a keep on keep on kinda thing and we need to remember to keep doing it.<br /><br />not sure that that helps.<br /><br />yay for the other non-chem wins though :)Kristy @SeeMyFootprintshttp://seemyfootprints.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-18674126501331239012012-04-04T15:56:31.533+10:002012-04-04T15:56:31.533+10:00Calidore, I was hoping you would suggest something...Calidore, I was hoping you would suggest something without chemicals! We've used Pestene in the past too, it contains Rotenone - check it out in wikipedia, something about causing parkinsons in mammals. I hate using the Maldison too (see wikipedia also, its no better, being an organophosphate pesticide). We mix it as per instructions (I think it was 10 mL in a 10 L bucket, but you should check that) and dunk each chicken. Best done in the morning on a warm day so that they dry off. I hope we don't ever have to do it again, but yet to an alternative that works and as this is the second time we've had to do it, you never seem to actually break the cycle as there are always wild birds hanging around.....maybe I should try spraying them with cattle coat too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-53719530501977301742012-04-04T15:46:19.008+10:002012-04-04T15:46:19.008+10:00haha, that's a good question, actually I do pu...haha, that's a good question, actually I do put it on the dogs too, I should have said that. When they are scratching and we see they have fleas, we just rub it on their belly and under their "arms" and watch the fleas jump off. Only problem is that its quite oily, so they have to sleep outside until it rubs off a bit, and they leave big oil slicks on our veranda, they do smell nice for a while though. I think it would be ok for cats too, but you should contact the supplier to check. He said not to use it on horses, they have a different one for horses (more delicate skin apparently), so I can't bu sure about other animals. I have had it all over my hands and not had any reaction, and I have really sensitive skin normally.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-87164948261036003822012-04-04T14:31:14.927+10:002012-04-04T14:31:14.927+10:00Hi this has been a really interesting post. Just ...Hi this has been a really interesting post. Just a question regarding the dogs being chemical free. Forgive me if I'm asking a stupid question lol,,,,do you use the cattle coat on the dogs? If so how often do you need to rub it in? I have a severe problem with fleas at the moment and I hate the chemicals so am looking for more natural methods of eliminating them. Also would it be suitable for cats as well do you know?OurGangof7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11112909755671690941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-53755267856371689232012-04-04T08:02:53.570+10:002012-04-04T08:02:53.570+10:00what a lot of things you have to consider, but you...what a lot of things you have to consider, but your animals looks so healthy and happy.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-71833819819705948492012-04-04T07:33:52.272+10:002012-04-04T07:33:52.272+10:00James and I have had lice on our chickens too. We ...James and I have had lice on our chickens too. We used Pestene (available from the stock agents) it's a powder that you dust over the chooks - can also be used for dogs, cats etc - and helps to get the lice under control but we have found we have to keep up with it on a regular basis or the lice keep coming back. What rate of malathon to water did you use? Another stock agent told me to use that but I wasn't sure. I think we are going to have to take drastic measures such as you did to break the lice cycle..sigh. Well done on having chemical free animals. You have done your homework and it's obviously paid off.Calidorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118238727781108509noreply@blogger.com