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Organic control of mites
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy R. Payne Dec 20, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I just got a call from some people who bought some piglets from me and they said that they found some mites on them. I had them checked before they bought them and I have seen no scratching that…Continue
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Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Francesca's discussion How to get your spouse in the mood to farmstead?
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Francesca's discussion How to get your spouse in the mood to farmstead?
"Oh Happy, You poor thing! I am the oldest of 9 kids but we all did our fair share of torturing each other. At least the rabbit that I roasted up didn't look like a rabbit. If she wasn't involved in our day to day…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Francesca's discussion How to get your spouse in the mood to farmstead?
"Once my kids got used to the idea it wasn't so bad. They got to keep one rabbit for a pet and that one was hands off to me. Not a problem as I got all of their babies. There was only one time that I caused tears. It was…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Francesca's discussion How to get your spouse in the mood to farmstead?
"Francesca, I wish you all the luck and good fortune in your new life! Love your "make it happen" attitude!"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Francesca's discussion How to get your spouse in the mood to farmstead?
"I was in the same boat for years. I wanted a farm we could fix up, we settled on a "hobby" farm that was in pretty good shape. I got some cows, just to eat the pasture. Then I got a few chickens for eggs. When the…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Lilac Hill Farm's discussion Reviving winter's sacrifice field
"I have difficulty with the small animal loads as well. I tried smaller temp fencing and it seems to help but I found even better response in my grasses when I added multiple species. This year the pigs will go in lightly after the cows…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to MyBackAchers Farm's discussion Meat birds?
"If you are free range raising your birds then I would agree with Selah about the Barred Rocks. You can't beat them for meat productions while staying in the heritage breeds and they have the added ability to blend into their…"
Cathy R. Payne replied to Theresa Schieffelbein's discussion Organic control of mites
"I would think regular dusting of diatomaceous earth and supplementation in their feed would help."
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Lilac Hill Farm's discussion Reviving winter's sacrifice field
"Is there anyway to rotate your sacrifice fields? I recommend the Greg Judy books on grazing, he explains much of this. His method takes some doing, start by layouts on grid paper helps.
The magazine Small Farm Today has some audio…"
MyBackAchers Farm replied to Theresa Schieffelbein's discussion Organic control of mites
"If growing mint is a problem...and it can be, then try a spray of peppermint on the animals and their area every few months. Listerine works in a pinch, but some people consider it a chemical. Either way, any mint product chases mites, fleas and…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Theresa Schieffelbein's discussion Organic control of mites
"Thanks Daisy. I have already dusted them, their bedding and their wallow with DE and have decided that I will get enough of it the next time I go to the farm store to fill a 55 gal drum so it is on hand. I have also ordered some rose…"
Daisy replied to Theresa Schieffelbein's discussion Organic control of mites
"We use rose geranium oil on our dogs to keep ticks off. Just a drop on their neck each day does it. Helps with fleas too. You can buy the essential oil online and then dilute it with a carrier oil. Probably about 25 drops of…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Theresa Schieffelbein's discussion Organic control of mites
"Right now is is below the freezing point (about 10 degrees) here so the mud is out, but I wonder if that is why they are showing up now. There are no patches or scabs from rubbing or bites so I can't believe that it is that bad, however,…"
Daisy replied to Theresa Schieffelbein's discussion Organic control of mites
"I would think that if they really had a bad mite problem then you would see some clear signs of bald patches, lots of scratching, and raised or scaly skin. If you don't see any of this, then I would just let them be. If the new…"
Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Colleen Mills's discussion Primitive Life Skills in the group Traditional/Primitive Living Skills
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Theresa Schieffelbein replied to Erin H's discussion my Chickens Dying
"I had something like this happen several years ago but I can't be sure that it was the same thing. I can't remember the off colored combs, however they all just started dying. I asked an old timer what he thought and he told me…"
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