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I put a blow torch in our coop and got it to 200F, cooking the bugs.

I really enjoy the ambience of your farm. Wow!! I’m an old man just beginning with some chicks. But I’m anticipating the first time challenges of this coming Autumn

I’m very glad to have run into your presentation. I’m brand new to this and I have four silky bantams. I’m thinking that they are into their fourth week. A lot of the people I talk to you say don’t take them out of the Bruder until they’re fully feathered at 6 to 8 weeks. Here’s the deal… My chicks look a lot like your chicks do feathered wise. Do you have any experience with silkies? What do you think? 😊

Problem is my rescue birds won't roost 😔

My chicks hatched about 2 weeks 4 days ago. Still in the brooder. it's currently 90 degrees days and about 70 degree nights. do you think it would it be okay to put the chick/en outside in a few days? Looks similar to your as far as the feathering goes

I'm beyond DONE, but my FAITH is strong but it has been so damn difficult. Living with this problem for SOOO long, and they are not just on my skin, but also under my skin. My feet are so bad, I can barely walk. Had an exterminator come out, and they told us to rid ourselves of any and all bird's nests or birds in the house or around it. I live in a very old house. Probably going to have to move out --😢😢

WOW! Thank you, this is a fantastic idea & so easy. I'm going to do this in our chicken coop.

I did this one year while building a proper home for my chickens. Protecting the sides of the tunnel is essential. I put a metre high thick fabric border all around. Chickens still managed to jump up and scratch the plastic above it. Then the cat tried climbing it, sticking claws in everywhere. Probably wouldn't risk it again, because we have foxes and pine martens that could easily get inside.

Loved your video!

I like this idea and I'm going to try it. Thank you

Thank you fine sir

My chickens are just there new feathers but i want to wait till there bigger because of my turkey i don't want her picking on the chicks

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Does diatomaceous earth prevent red mites?

How's this worked out for you? I'm thinking about a polytunnel for an run extension - open one side to their current run.

yes, this is what I’m going to do

Amazing!!!

Please be nice ❤

What a clever idea! Thank you for sharing!

That's brilliant! I also squirt used engine oil into the crevices, which they drown in, so combined with the sticky tape would be the end of it for sure. Thank you so much for sharing this video.❤👍

I love this. Will definitely try!

Stop using straw...and use wood chips. Straw hides mites and encourage mites.

Thank you, Sir.

This is a fantastic idea and I will definitely try it very soon! Thanks a lot for sharing!!

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Those sound like some very happy chickens. They're all just chattering about in the background ❤

Thank you for idea.

Paint the inside of your hen house (a few coats) and caulk up the seams/gaps/holes in the walls and floor. Use an exterior paint that will hold up to moisture. I also have used a clear coat waterproofing sealant in the US called FlexSeal - never had a mite issue in 7 years.

I did this and it’s fabulous. Quite gratifying seeing the dead mites.

Duramitex.

Worth a try, we have mites pretty bad right now, I know we have red mites, had them 3 years ago but also wondering if we have something else. There are bugs on me when I collect the eggs but it’s hot here. Last time I used PSP 2x and still had them after treating the coop and all the birds, it’s exhausting.

May I ask, your ex battery hens - do you keep them for eggs and breeding or do you eventually eat your chickens as well as the eggs? Also how do you go about collecting eggs for eating making sure they haven’t started to develop?

So thankful people like yourself share this info. Well worth a 👍

Great advice! Really works.

I live in Florida it is 90 during the day and high 70: at night

Those aren't red mites . We call them bluebugs. Sprays pens with mix of diesel and used motor oil. They are like a tick. They can deplete the blood in the chickens and kill them

Brilliant!!! Thank you:)

I liberally sprinkle DE in nesting boxes and take a handful and rub on perch. Ive tried various sprays ....50/50 bleach. .... pure white vinegar. ....cooking oil - still have mites :) The only very effective remedy is 1ml of I ver me ctin dripped on back of each chooks neck. Sadly its banned here in NZ incase ppl use it instead of the P hyser option :) But dble sided tape as a detector is a great idea. Cheers. ps. whats the pink stuff ?

Great idea. My hens are suffering from this now.

Hi. Where did you buy the cage. ? Many thanks

Hi. Where did you buy the cage. ? Many thanks

Great idea!

My chicks are 6 weeks old and are pretty big, I live on Long Island the weather during the day is high 70s and weather at night has been 55-60s do u think they can go outisde?

She thinks you're a pirate and she's a parrot lol

This is great! I’ve seen tiny red spiders in my yard. Don’t think they are the same but I love this idea and will be trying it soon.

good job they look happy and healthy ❤!

Wayne Morton

I much prefer using a broody hen as to a brooder setup, I barely have to do a thing!

What if you have to introduce them to a coup with older birds in it. Will they beat the little guys up?

I let my hens brood and raise their own chicks. The hens watch over their babies and take care of them. There’s no issues.