External Parasites And Treatments
External parasites like mites, lice, fleas and ticks can infest chickens. Read how to treat your chickens to eliminate these pests.
Gape Worm Infection In Poultry
Chickens have a wide variety of parasites, including the gape worm, or gapeworm. Read more about how to detect and deal with it.
Uses for Diatomaceous Earth On The Homestead
Diatomaceous Earth has long been known for its pest-repelling qualities. Even though it is a very fine powder and soft to our touch, on a microscopic level it is very abrasive and actually cuts the exoskeletons of insects. The damage to their protective exoskeleton is enough to dry out and kill the insect.