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Barnyard Buddies:  my chickens have FLEAS!!  |
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Oct 03 2014 : 3:44:43 PM
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Today I went out to gather eggs, and found fleas on the eggs in the nest. I am assuming that since more than one chick used that nest, that they all have fleas. Anyone have this too?? What can I use to rid my girls from these critters. And their house, too. Help me girls, please......
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9392 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2014 : 3:47:57 PM
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I have not had it happen with my chickens, just dogs. You can sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth in their house. It will not hurt them and will kill the fleas.
hugs,
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2014 : 1:36:09 PM
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Thanks Denise for helping. I will give that a try.
I'll tell you the truth, if a man keeps my word, he will never see death." John 8:51 |
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2014 : 1:39:46 PM
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Oh Denise - do I dust my birds with it ??
I'll tell you the truth, if a man keeps my word, he will never see death." John 8:51 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9392 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2014 : 7:05:48 PM
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I have never heard of chickens having fleas? Do they really have them or does the coop just have them? I know they get lice but never heard of fleas///
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 08:38:59 AM
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I have never heard of a flea on a bird, but they do get mites and lice. Are you sure you are not seeing red poultry mites/lice and not fleas? Can you get a pic? Both are easily treated, too.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9392 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 1:40:33 PM
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Birds, like any warm blooded animal, can get fleas. Though mites and lice are much more common.
Cindy
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2014 : 10:07:27 AM
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OK, after checking my birds thoroughly I did not see any critters on them. So I think you are right Beverly it's my coop that has the fleas. I think they are fleas because they jump around.
I'll tell you the truth, if a man keeps my word, he will never see death." John 8:51 |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Oct 09 2014 : 6:30:50 PM
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I agree with Denise about using DE. You can also dust the chickens with it if necessary.
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