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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-witholding 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. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Scaly Leg Mites - identify and treat scaly leg mite in your flock FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Lice - identify lice on your birds and how to treat them effectively Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: What are Scaly Leg Mites? - everything you need to know about scaly leg mite in chickens Blog: Do My Chickens Have Lice? - how to spot and treat lice in your flock Shop Chicken Healthcare - browse our full range of poultry health products

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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 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. Everything your flock needs for two complete dust baths! Refills available ℹ️ Learn more Blog: How To Make A Dust Bath For Your Chickens - step-by-step guide to setting up the perfect dust bath FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour and how to protect your flock Blog: Do My Chickens Have Lice? - how to identify and treat lice in your flock Blog: Busy Hens are Happy Hens - ideas for keeping your flock entertained and thriving Blog: Appletons Guide to Keeping Healthy Hens 😊 - everything you need to know about keeping a happy, healthy flock

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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. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Lice - identify and treat lice in your flock FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour and how it affects your flock's health Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Do My Chickens Have Lice? - how to identify and treat lice in your flock Shop Poultry Products for External Parasites - browse our full range of products for treating external parasites

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The Perfect Fly Catcher - no nasty sprays! 4 rolls per box ℹ️ Learn more Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Make Your Chicken Coop Easy To Clean - tips and tricks for a low-maintenance coop cleaning routine Shop Red Mite and Coop Care Products - browse our full range of coop cleaning and mite control products

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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. ℹ️ Learn more Blog: How To Make A Dust Bath For Your Chickens - step-by-step guide to setting up the perfect dust bath FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour and how to protect your flock Blog: Do My Chickens Have Lice? - how to identify and treat lice in your flock Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Busy Hens are Happy Hens - ideas for keeping your flock entertained and thriving

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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. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Lice - identify and treat lice in your flock Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Do My Chickens Have Lice? - how to identify and treat lice in your flock Shop Poultry Products for External Parasites - browse our full range of products for treating external parasites

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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. ℹ️ Learn more Chicken Health 101 | Appletons - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Shop Aviverm Poultry Wormer 50ml - poultry wormer for use with this syringe Shop Avimec 50ml | Vetafarm - mite and lice treatment for use with this syringe

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Identification or chicken bling! A must for identifying your hens or for marking different ages in your flock. We have found these spiral leg bands the best style of leg bands to use for easy identification of poultry plus they STAY ON! Height is 8mm, and the inside dimension is 16mm All edges are smooth Sold individually or in a mixed pack of 4 Available in blue, green, red and yellow At Appletons we use and recommend the spiral leg rings as they stay on the birds, unlike other clip-on types. The 16mm size fits the medium-sized commercial hybrids: brown shaver and hyline brown and some heritage breed hens.Please ensure the leg bands are not tight and fit comfortably around your hen's leg. ℹ️ Learn more Blog: Busy Hens Are Happy Hens - ideas for keeping your flock entertained and thriving Shop Poultry Leg Bands | Pack of 8 - different brand, assorted colours pack Shop Poultry Leg Bands | Pack of 10 - different brand, same colour pack of 10

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Ultimate vitamin boost for hens. Nettex Poultry Vit Boost Tonic is a complementary supplement formulated specifically for chickens that supplies essential vitamins to support health, growth and vitality all year round through the drinking water. Developed to help support chicken overall health, particularly in times of stress such as moulting, laying, heat stress, mite infestation, illness or during the introduction new birds to the flock. Supports maintenance of peak egg production and chicken health. Contains seaweed for egg quality and yolk colour. Contains Biotin to help maintain healthy skin and feathers and supports feather regrowth following moulting. How to use SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE Do not use undiluted Maintenance: Add Poultry Vit Boost Tonic to the birds' water at a rate of 5ml to 4.5ltrs of water for 5 days once a month. During periods of stress: Feed at a rate of 5ml to 1ltr of drinking water for 5 days once a month. Make up fresh solution daily Available in a 250ml and a 500ml. ℹ️ Learn more FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Mites - understand red mite behaviour and how it affects your flock's health FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Feather Loss - causes of feather loss and how to support recovery FACT SHEET: Chicken Health – Wry Neck - this supplement also supports recovery from wry neck Chicken Health 101 - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy Blog: Red Mite in Poultry Housing 😡 What To Do - practical steps for tackling a red mite infestation Shop Poultry Healthcare Supplements - browse our full range of health supplements for your flock

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Stylish kitchen egg holder. If you’re lucky enough to have a constant supply of delicious eggs in your kitchen, this is the eggcessory for you! The Egg Skelter is the perfect way of keeping the hens’ hard work in date order, at room temperature and proudly on display! 

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Regular maintenance is a good thing! We have recently come across this brilliant, all-natural, product that can help control corrosion and will help give your Omlet outdoor run and fixings a longer life.  CRC LanoCote is an environmentally friendly product which exhibits superior corrosion protection and anti-seize properties. It offers outstanding, long-lasting protection in harsh conditions without compromising treated materials or harming the environment.  Environmentally friendly  Blended from lanolin an all natural product and other non-toxic ingredients, biodegradable, pleasant natural odour Safe : Non-toxic, non-carcinogenic Harmless to material : Does not harm metals, plastics, paints, fiberglass, rubber, neoprene, formica and other synthetic materials Ready to Use : No additional mixing or chemical additives required Versatile : Corrosion inhibitor, anti-seize, release agent, lubricant Powerful : Heavy-duty protection in harshest conditions Long-lasting : Protecting film does not dry out or wash off Hydrophobic (water-repellant) : Promotes water displacement from surfaces and waterproofs Highly resistant to humidity, salt water and salt spray : Ideal for marine applications Wide range of Applications : agriculture and farming, marine and numerous other indoor and outdoor uses MPI Approved C14 Relevant Uses: Environmental : Predator traps, predator proof fences, gates, fish passages Livestock Transport : Protects crates and gates from corrosion. Lubricates and protects locks and hinges Home : Aerials and antennas, camping and sporting equipment, hinges, locks, garage doors. Galvanised underfloor fixings and bolts Agricultural – Irrigation equipment, farm machinery, sawblades, firearms, cultivators, conveyors, slashers, equipment for aquaculture farming.

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In 5 egg-citing colours! Quality washable plastic eggs tray. Imported from Europe. Available in Yolk Yellow, Red, White, Blue and Green Washable Re-usable Flexible Stackable These very handy egg trays will hold 30 x size 5 to 7 eggs comfortably. Combined Shipping on Multiple TraysPlease note if you order multiple numbers of these egg trays, we will combine shipping. If you place an order for multiples, we can stack them inside each other. We will credit these savings back to you once we fulfil your order. ℹ️ Learn more Blog: Busy Hens Are Happy Hens - ideas for keeping your flock entertained and thriving Shop Dozen Egg Carton - standard 12-egg carton Shop Egg Carrier | Clear - reusable egg carrier for collecting and transporting

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