Oldfart
81 posts
Jul 08, 2007
4:58 PM
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Hey everyone, I hope everyone had a great 4th with lots of
food and good times. Question: What strength of Saven Dust is safe to use on the birds and in the loft to control feather mites and lice?
Thanks, Thom
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motherlodelofts
1884 posts
Jul 08, 2007
5:13 PM
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It is pretty safe to dust them heavy.
Scott
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Oldfart
82 posts
Jul 08, 2007
5:28 PM
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Hey Scott,
Saven dust is sold in different strengths, I use #5
on my dog. What strength do you use on your birds and loft?
Thanks, Thom
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motherlodelofts
1885 posts
Jul 08, 2007
5:34 PM
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I allways just bought the stuff for gardens , it had roses on it , it says for pets also , but to be honest I didn't know that it came in different strengths , that is good to know.
The 7 that I use allways looked the same as far as container whenever I bought it and I'm pretty sure I allways used the same product strength wise.
I was just looking recently for it but the feed store only had another type that was for dusting poultry and garden use , I wanted it for the dogs.
Scott
Last Edited by on Jul 08, 2007 5:37 PM
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belle
269 posts
Jul 08, 2007
8:52 PM
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#5 can be weak sometimes, but I think it should work for the little mites on pigeons. I know it doesn't work to good on chickens but kind of afraid to use any higher #, good ? I would like to know.
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Electric-man
387 posts
Jul 09, 2007
4:21 AM
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I have used the 5% for years on my pigeons with pretty good success. I have used the 10% in and around the lofts! I have many times used it in and under the nesting material! I put it in a piece of panty hose and just bang it around in the boxes and it makes a nice light dusting! I also just hold my birds up and pop them a few times with the 5%.
Val
Last Edited by on Jul 09, 2007 4:22 AM
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Missouri-Flyer
717 posts
Jul 09, 2007
6:13 AM
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Hey Val,
are those YOUR panty hose your using, or a pair of your wifes?..LOL
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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city-side-lofts
20 posts
Jul 09, 2007
9:36 AM
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I used all of them and the 5% is the best so far you can go higher if you want it wont hurt the birds as long as you don't put a whole bunch on them just put a little and its safe to use on any animal even dogs cats all animals just don't let them eat it or it will make them sick
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The man in black
city-side-lofts.piczo.com
Ben the bird man of Idaho
Last Edited by on Jul 09, 2007 9:38 AM
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Oldfart
83 posts
Jul 09, 2007
10:59 AM
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Thanks everyone! I realy like this site! The input received
per question always exceeds the need. It's great to have such a resource to depend on. I'm going to use the Siven #5 as the bag says it's safe for dogs and cats. Also Wal-Mart
carries a powdered sugar dusting can used to decorate cakes.
It produces a very fine powder and I think it would work just great for dusting the birds. About a buck fifty for each can.
Again thanks to all!
Thom
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Electric-man
389 posts
Jul 09, 2007
11:37 AM
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Jerry, I told you I don't wear panty hose any more, now stop it!
Val
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bob
51 posts
Jul 09, 2007
12:52 PM
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Hi Guys i have had the best luck with a salt water bath given 2x in a week & after that i give them 1 a week.
good luck Bob in Ont.
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Oldfart
84 posts
Jul 09, 2007
1:51 PM
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Hey all, I just used the shaker with great results. It produced a fine powder that was easily controlled.
Bob, I have used Epson Salts before with good results, but I had forgotten! Senior Moment I guess? The Epson Salts also helps to brighten any white feathers.
Thanks to all.
Thom
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