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Control Chicken Ectoparasites For A Healthy Flock
Ectoparasites, which feed on your birds exterior features, can wreak havoc on a chicken flock, so follow these tips to keep your coop free of uninvited bugs.
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Nobody likes finding creepy crawlies such as lice, mites or fleas on their chickens. It can quickly turn a chicken hug into your worst nightmare! These ectoparasites can feed on the blood of their host (for example, your chicken).
But other ectoparasites can also feed on chicken feathers, skin and even scales.
Moreover, severe infestations can lead to poor health and welfare. Therefore, even though they are small and may not seem to bother your chickens at the moment, it’s important to regularly check and control for ectoparasites before they get out of hand.
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