Verified Reviews for Mites, Lice & Scaly Leg Treatments for Chickens
Diatomaceous earth
This is really interesting stuff. I'm not sure if it works or not yet, but I have had no signs of red mite for a month. I have tried putting a bit in with the layers pellets, but it doesn't stick well, so I'll try mixing some with our kitchen scraps.
Review for: Diatomaceous Earth - DE Clean and Dry - 1Kg
Diatomaceous Earth
This is a fantastic product. I took on four ex-batts who came with lice. This product got rid of the lice in two easy applications and being completely natural we could continue to eat the eggs whilst they were being treated.
Review for: Diatomaceous Earth - DE Clean and Dry - 1Kg
Diatom
We thought we'd try this to prevent infestations rather than treat one we have so I can't really say how effective it is. It's certainly versatile though because as well as using in a dust bath you can feed it to most animals and use it as fertiliser.
Review for: Diatomaceous Earth - DE Clean and Dry - 1Kg
Worked for lice
I used DE to treat my hens for lice , and it worked a treat! I previously tried a lice powder which did not work so would recommend DE, it also has other uses which is great.
Review for: DE Clean and dry Puffer bottle - 100g
Going cheap
This product is great value for money. I use it every day and it ALWAYS gets results!
Review for: DE Clean and dry Puffer bottle - 100g
super stuff
excellent product. It rid my flock of mites and now I use it all the time in their house and they are glossy and very happy.
Review for: Diatomaceous Earth - DE Clean and Dry - 1Kg
good all rounder
I got the large tub of this this time, because it is so useful and i fill up my smaller "puffer" type tubes from the larger one, so I can put it on the chickens, round the house and they can even eat it!! during the cold weather when dust bathing has not been so easy it's been peace of mind to keep the parasites at bay. It's not available in stores near where I live, so the large tub is a good idea. The order went a bit wrong and was sent the wrong thing, but easily rectified by phoning omlet and was able to exchange it free of charge. Am pleased with the product and the service.
Review for: Diatomaceous Earth - DE Clean and Dry - 1Kg
Diametacous earth
Very good, I sprinkle it in the eglu and on the ground in the run, once a month when I do a big clean out. I think it keeps it fresh and smells at bay!
Review for: DE Clean and dry Puffer bottle - 100g
red mite powder
fine - easy to use and hopefully effective. Have used it as a precaution, rather than a necessity
Review for: Battles Red Mite Powder - 500g
Diatomaceous Earth
I have found the instruction very vague so I'm not sure if I have used it correctly as a worming powder, or if it has worked.
Review for: DE Clean and dry Puffer bottle - 100g