Got Red Mite in Your Hen House? These products will help...
Very effective for treating poultry lice. Control lice on your poultry by sprinkling Poultry Lice Powder around the vent, under the wings and around the neck hackles. Repeat treatment within seven days. It may be necessary to re-dose for severe infections. It is recommended that Poultry Lice Powder be used regularly to prevent lice from re-establishing themselves on your birds. Avoid inhaling dust by using a suitable dust mask. Wear eye protection. Instructions: Repeat every 3-4 days for 2-3 weeks. Poultry Lice Powder is Organic. No Egg Withholding Period. Ingredients: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate and Silicon Dioxide.
$21.95
Very effective organic treatment for poultry scaly leg mite. This treatment is totally organic. A mixture of Cottonseed Oil and Eucalyptus. Instructions.Spray oil on legs, avoiding the feathers. Saturate the affected areas. "Poultry Leg Spray" works by suffocation. Gently massage the legs, ensuring all areas are covered. Repeat every 3-4 days for 3 to 4 weeks. Do not pick off the scale debris, as it can cause bleeding. The chickens will help by pecking the debris off the leg themselves. In cases where a chicken's scales are lost, they will not regrow. Even if your other chickens do not have signs of Scaly Leg Mites, it is recommended that you treat them as well so that these Scaly Leg Mites do not establish themselves in your flock. It is contagious. Check their legs regularly throughout the year. There is no egg-withholding period. Cleanliness and sanitary measures around the chicken coop are in order because the mites can live for long periods in cracks and crevices without feed and water. Please store the bottle at room temperature and best used when the contents is warm. If it is too cold, the liquid will not move through the sprayer. Do Your Chickens Have Scaly Leg Mite?Scaly legs on chickens are caused by a parasitic mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) that burrow under the scales on the chicken's legs. The damaged tissue weeps, which is what these mites feed on. Signs and Symptoms. Raised scales on the legs. Crusty legs. Lameness (severe cases). Can also be found on the comb and wattles. In the early stages of the infection, the chicken will have mild irritation. It takes several months of infection before the scales on the legs start to lift. Repeat application is recommended. You should treat all of your birds even if only one bird has scaly legs, as scaly leg mite is very contagious and it is highly likely that all of your birds will have the mite.Scaly foot is a bird ailment that is common among caged birds and also affects many other bird species. It is caused by mites in the genus Knemidocoptes which burrow into the bird's flesh. The tunnels made by the mites within the skin cause dermatitis and scaly lesions. Scaly face is caused by the same mite responsible for scaly foot and other related mites cause depluming. The condition is transmitted from one bird to another by direct prolonged contact.
$29.95
Safe for small animals and caged birds. Less toxic than table salt Odourless & Non-staining Eradicates pests physically, not chemically Safe for all caged animals - rabbits, guinea pigs and caged birds The uniquely sized particles pass through the exoskeleton blocking the stomach tract and simply dehydrates. The pest can not build an immunity to the product therefore it works long term. Due to the Milling process, RX becomes negatively charged which keeps the product in the environment long term for continued effectiveness Spray RX Powder onto pet bedding, sleeping areas and the surrounding environment. DO NOT apply directly to animals.
$36.00
Very effective for treating poultry lice. Used with great results in poultry circles as a reliable treatment for most internal and external parasites. Generally used for the treatment of poultry lice and scaly leg mite, but will also kill any red mites that try to suck off your chicken. It is a topical treatment applied directly to the skin of the bird. It is approved for use on other farm animals but has not been officially approved for use on poultry, hence the recommended 10 day withholding period for eggs (and 63 in NZ for meat).This little bottle will treat a good number of birds.Dosage rate is 0.1ml per 1kg live body weight.Approximately 60 treatments. (calculated on 60 brown shavers that weigh 2.5kg each )Available in a dropper bottle with a nozzle and cap for handy dosing. Helpful Notes. What are you treating your birds for? Worms? We recommend using an approved wormer for treating worms in poultry. Our recommended choice for laying birds is Flubenol, as there is no withholding period for eggs. If treating birds that are not laying then Aviverm is easier to dose. Please note with Aviverm, there is an 8-day withholding period for egg consumption. If using pour-on drench, please note it does not kill all types of internal worms. We recommend following up treatment within the prepatent period of the particular worm you are treating for. Please read our informative blog on working chickens. Lice? If you are treating for external parasites, eg, a one-off treatment usually does the trick; however, if not all birds are treated and the hen house is not thoroughly cleaned (disinfected), then birds can reinfest quickly. For best practice, we recommend checking birds after 7 to 10 days and repeating the treatment as lice eggs can hatch in this period of time. We generally inspect (physical health check) our birds 2 to 4 times a year (usually when the seasons change) and treat them accordingly for lice. We find that the pour-on drench, when dosed correctly, works brilliantly for lice control. Read our informative blog on treating lice. Important Considerations. Off-Label Use: Cydectin is approved for use in other farm animals like cattle and sheep, but does not have an official, scientifically tested withholding period for poultry specific to the label. The recommended periods for poultry are derived from New Zealand's default withholding periods for unregistered veterinary medicines in birds ensuring human food safety. Active Ingredient Accumulation: The active ingredient, moxidectin, is highly lipophilic (fat-loving) and accumulates in fatty tissues, including the egg yolk, which causes residues to persist for a longer period. Correct Dosage: It is crucial to use the correct dosage (applied to the skin, such as under the wing or on the back of the neck) Egg Management: Eggs laid during the withholding period should not be eaten or fed back to the flock, as this can reintroduce the chemical into the birds' systems and prolong the withdrawal period. They can, however, be used for incubation. Don’t feed them to other animals, such as dogs, as residues may affect them too. Poison. Keep away from children.Please note this is a liquid and we cannot slip it into a courier satchel - it needs to be sent in a box.
$26.00
Treatment for scaly face mites on budgies. BB 17/02/2027 Avimec is a topical 'drop on' liquid for the treatment of Scaly Face Mite (Knemidokoptes pilae) in budgerigars. This Solution is also safe to use to treat chickens for the treatment of biting insects including Red Mites and fleas.Active constituent: 1000ug / mL lvermectin. Key features: Safe and highly effective. Easy administration, the bottle includes a drop delivery system. Safe to use in conjunction with food additives and supplements and with oral medications. Directions: For external use only. Dosage and administration: Birds less than 30g body weight apply 1 drop. Bird between 30-60g body weight apply 2 drops. Repeat application weekly for three doses. Place drops on an un-feathered area of skin, on the thigh or under the wing – DO NOT apply directly to the affected area as this may cause irritation. Best applied using a syringe or dropper. Treat all birds in the aviary. Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks. BY LAW THE USER MUST TAKE DUE CARE, OBTAINING EXPERT ADVICE WHERE NECESSARY, TO AVOID UNNECESSARY PAIN AND DISTRESS WHEN USING THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN AS DIRECTED ON THE LABEL. Restraints: This product must not be used on any animal producing or intended to produce food for human consumption.
$49.00
For long-lasting residual control of Red Mite and other external parasites in poultry housing. Dust on perches and nesting areas in poultry houses. The mites will crawl through the powder to reach the birds. The powder scratches the red mites waxy outer covering of their exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate and die slowly. This product is 100% natural Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth and can be used safely in organic systems. There is no withholding period for meat or eggs. We recommend first sanitising the hen house with Poultry Safeguard Concentrate or Smite Concentrate or Poultry Shield and when surfaces are dry apply the Appletons De-Mite Powder. Use hand application (wear a glove!) or our handy powder applicator and sprinkle/rub on perches and in nest box bedding. Apply to floor litter only if birds huddle/sleep on the floor at night. Dust Appletons De-Mite Powder into all the corners and timber joins around the house, perches, nest boxes. We apply weekly to our hen houses and coops to keep on top of the mites. It can also be effectively used in poultry dust bowls/baths to aid with external parasite control. For the control of red mites in poultry houses, we recommend using Appletons De-Mite Powder. Our De-Mite Powder is 100% food grade diatomaceous earth certified organic and bee friendly. Available in 350g, 1kg and 5kg.
$22.95 - $96.00
Our best selling coop cleaner. Voted the best solution to keep on top of Red Mite! Red mites reproduce rapidly. These nasty bugs don’t live on your chickens but hide in the framework of your coop, perches and nest boxes, only coming out at night to feed on the blood of your birds. The result is your chickens become stressed, suffering anaemia, reducing egg production and even death if not treated. Red mites are also very difficult to control, so Appletons have developed Poultry Safeguard which dissolves mites on contact. It’s also a powerful disinfectant, killing bacteria, viruses and odour in coops.Appletons Poultry Safeguard is New Zealand made and best of all it is economical. It is a concentrate which you mix with water as you need it - you get approximately 50 litres of maintenance solution from our 1-litre bottles and as a mite treatment approximately 20 litres. Making it more cost-effective when compared to other similar available products.Poultry Safeguard is a non-toxic blend of high foaming surfactants, sequestrates and alkaline builders and quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) which effectively dissolves waxy accumulations and is effective against a range of microbes (including Avian Influenza Virus, Avian Infectious Bronchitis and Newcastle’s disease) and micro-organisms including bacteria, mildew, moulds and fungi. There is no egg withholding period which is great as you can let your hens back in to lay.The ultimate solution to a mite-free hen house. No other cleaner does the job better! Available in 500ml, 1L and 5L Concentrate bottles
$36.00 - $124.00
All chickens get clean by getting dirty 😊 Just like a human bathtub, a dust bath to chickens is all about cleanliness. It’s not only chickens who like to hit the dirt – you may spot other birds such as sparrows and blackbirds taking a dust bath too. The dust or sand absorbs surplus moisture and oils on the skin. A dirt bath maintains the water resistance of the outer feathers of a chicken. It also deters parasites such as mites and lice by coating the insects’ breathing pores or simply driving them away. Dust bathing is an important part of keeping chickens healthy and clean. Once fully coated in dust or sand, the chicken will have a shake-down, just like a dog after a dip in a river. A quick preen of the feathers, and they’ll be all done and dusted. Literally. In addition to these physical benefits, dust-bathing is also thought to be mentally rewarding for hens. It helps them relax, and is a way of socialising too. Keep your hens mite and lice free with an Appletons Dust Bath Kit. Your Appletons Dust Bath Kit includes: Recycled rubber dust bath bowl with carry handles – heavy duty and flexible 1 cup calcium carbonate + REFILL 1 x 1.5kg Fine Sand + REFILL 1 cup Wood Ash + REFILL A dash of Medicinal Herbs (can be lavender, rosemary, lemon balm or mint) + REFILL Everything your flock needs for two complete dust baths! Dimensions: 56cm including handles, bowl diameter at top 50cm, height 22 cm. We have supplied all you need except for the dry dirt, which is best sourced from your own backyard. Make sure it is dry, fine and friable.Dust Bath Bowl is best placed undercover or out of the rain on wet days. Refills available
$95.00
Chickens love to dust bath! Your Appletons Dust Bath Refill Kit includes: 1 cup calcium carbonate.1 x 1.5kg Fine Sand.1 cup Wood Ash.A dash of Medicinal Herbs (depending on availability can be lavender, lemon balm or mint). All chickens get clean by getting dirty 😊Just like a human bathtub, a dust bath is all about cleanliness. It’s not only chickens who like to hit the dirt – you may spot other birds such as sparrows and blackbirds taking a dust bath too. The dust or sand absorbs surplus moisture and oils on the skin. A dirt bath maintains the water resistance of the outer feathers of a chicken. It also deters parasites such as mites and lice by coating the insects’ breathing pores or simply driving them away. Dust bathing is an important part of keeping chickens healthy and clean. Once fully coated in dust or sand, the chicken will have a shake-down, just like a dog after a dip in a river. A quick preen of the feathers, and they’ll be all done and dusted. Literally. In addition to these physical benefits, dust-bathing is also thought to be mentally rewarding for hens. It helps them relax, and is a way of socialising too.Keep your hens mite and lice free with an Appletons Dust Bath Kit.
$35.00
Handy powder shaker. Make dusting your hen house an easy chore with our powder applicator.Perfect for using with Appletons De-Mite Powder. Please remember to wear a face mask when cleaning your hen house and using your powder applicator.Colour may vary.
$20.95
Handy dosing syringe. Single-use, sterile, non-toxic, non-pyrogenic latex-free Syringe. Always handy to have if administering coxiprol, aviverm or pour-on drench. Our new 1ml syringe is perfect for tiny dose rates where you need accuracy. Please note syringes are for animal use only.
$1.80
Dealing with external poultry parasites (leg mites, lice) requires a combined approach: treating the birds with the approved treatment and thoroughly cleaning the coop to kill eggs. Follow up treatments are usually necessary. We offer both organic and chemical treatments.
