Thanks so much! Fixing to be trying this now! I have some natural spray for my dogs but its toxic for bunnies so i came looking for other natural treatments and found your video! Question is coconut oil safe for rabbits? I rub it as well on my dogs and its really good for flea prevention! If its safe then im gonna do it and then sometimes the d earth!
Yes it's safe for external use although I wouldn't overdo it because they will ingest it when they lick themselves! Oils are a good way to naturally kill eremites though.
Good question. You could but the mites live on primarily on the rabbits. My rabbits are housed in cages (which are sanitized by fire several times a year) so no mites there. Some may fall off into the manure piles but those are to far away to reach the rabbits.
Fleas are tough, but it kills on contact. Personally I find its better as a preventative than a cure but it depends on how bad your infestation is. Either way apply plenty.
The best way to prevent internal parasites is housing. Clean cages kept off the ground and clean feeders and waterers are your best bet. Also while you shouldn't eat the liver, the rest of the rabbit is usually safe to eat.
Ok- with spring in NE, we are also seeing rats for the first time. They hit my son’s 4H Rex litter unfortunately we lost one but only one, and covered the cage with hardware cloth. Any suggestions- I know this is a touchy subject. We have a wonderful indoor outdoor cat- who is great at mousing but as we all know rats are smart….tried glue traps, Rat X which doesn’t hurt cats/dogs. Any suggestions would be wonderful.
Rats can be really tough, but personally I haven't had issues with them. What does the area around your cages look like? All I can offer for advice is the obvious stuff, keep feed stored somewhere secure, eliminate nesting areas for rats, keep cages clean, etc.
Thank you. Do you have a video I have not found discussing different mites, worms etc rabbits can encounter? I am in my 1st year of having rabbits and would love to find as natural as possible ways to prevent and treat. Also I am wondering how this can help with internal issues. Once it is wet outdoors it is ineffective, yet may help internally? I have heard similar for chickens also but have not found a documented reasoning.
Documented info is pretty hard to come by with these things. Generally speaking it will still work when wet, its just that the water dilutes it, and washes it away. Internal issues are always tough. Your best bet is to breed for genetic resistance. I plan on making a video about common health issues so stay tuned!
In theory yes, is practice probably not. The concentration is only potent enough for a day or two to kill mosquitos. It works on mites because they crawl through the fur, which can hold diatomaceous earth for a while. Mosquitos land where there is little fur (mostly nose and ears) and those areas lose protection very fast. The best way to deal with mosquitos is eliminate breeding areas (standing water). Another trick is to locate your rabbit barn in the open. Mosquitos hide in the forest during the day, if they have to cross open space to reach your rabbits, they are more likely to be eaten by predators. You could also use a vacuum traps if its out of control.
5:44pm I use DE on my bunnies BUT everything I've read says not to let them inhale as they can sick and die. Mine is NOT organic it is food grade. ALSO, my rabbits are pets and family! Should I get the organic DE or is what I heard not true! Thank you!😊
Organic is a waste of money for DE, its just a mineral. Food grade is preferable but not mandatory. Being in dust for a few minutes once or twice a week will not harm rabbits.
Is it safe to eat grow outs that currently have mites, or should they be treated first? In other words, do the mites affect the quality of the meat? I have some ready to process, so I'm also concerned if there is a waiting period after treatment but before processing. Thanks!
Would this be effective if you put this in the actual rabbit hutches? there was bit of an outbreak in my hutch last summer and don’t wanna risk it again
Do you mean sprinkling it around the hutch, or putting the bin in the hutch? You could spread it around the hutch and it would work, but I wouldn't but the bin the hutch for the rabbits to use.
My rabbit currently has mites and is experiencing a lot of fur loss with irritated exposed skin. Would this be ok to put on it and does it kill the mites after they have begun infestation or is this more of a preventative to avoid mites? Thanks.
It will certainly kill the mites, but an once of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If the infestation is bad you may have to do this everyday for a week or two, and you'd need to sanitize the cages and equipment. I don't know your setup though so just keep in mind that mites will hide in wood cracks, and in litter. Side note, this is not suitable for earmites. For ears I'd recommend a chemical mite cream, or if you prefer natural solutions, mineral oil.
I don't use fly control and have very little flies to speak of. Keeping the manure dry, mixed with some form of carbon, and cleaning it out often take care of 99% of fly issues.
@@westmeadowrabbits I Think the darker stuff is the added calcium bentonite, which is separate from the actual diatomaceous earth (mostly silica). Thanks for the all the information that you provide, I have learned a lot from your content.
@@olaolatunji9415 Interesting. I will have to double check the tag, but it makes sense. Food grade is more refined than what is used for animal feed, although I think they should accomplish the same purpose.
