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05/01/2025

04/01/2025

Lice are another common parasite that can infest your chickens, causing discomfort, stress, and reduced egg production. Unlike mites, lice live their entire lives on your chickens, feeding on dead skin and feather debris.

What Are Chicken Lice?

Chicken lice are external parasites that live on the skin and feathers of chickens, where they feed on dead skin cells, feather debris, and dander.

Keep reading 👇
https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/lice-in-chickens-to-treat-and-prevent-shaft-louse/

03/01/2025

Looking for natural ways to keep mites and lice out of your flock? Here are some eco-friendly, effective options to help you keep your chickens healthy without the use of harsh chemicals!

⚪️ Diatomaceous Earth (DE): Sprinkle food-grade DE in your coop and dust baths. It dehydrates and kills mites and lice naturally.
🧄 Garlic: Adding fresh garlic to your chickens' diet can boost their immune system and act as a natural repellent for pests.
🌿 Essential Oils: Eucalyptus, tea tree, and lavender oils can be mixed with water and sprayed in the coop to repel mites and lice.
🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar: Use ACV to clean your coop and add a small amount to your chickens' water to strengthen their immunity.
🌱 Herbal Bedding: Mix herbs like lavender, mint, and rosemary into your coop bedding to naturally repel mites and lice.
☄️ Sand or Ash Baths: Chickens love dust bathing! Provide them with an ash or sand bath mixed with DE to help them smother parasites.
🧴 Neem Oil: Dilute neem oil with water and spray it in the coop or apply it to affected areas to repel mites and lice.
🧹 Keep the Coop Clean and Dry: Regularly clean the coop, replace bedding, and ensure proper ventilation to reduce the chances of a mite or lice infestation.

🌱 Want to go natural? Check out our range of natural remedies and products to keep your flock healthy and pest-free!



Note: We are not veterinarians, and the information provided here is for educational purposes only. If your chickens show signs of illness or a severe infestation, it's important to seek professional veterinary assistance.

03/01/2025

The Bug Factory Mealworm Farm Kits are landing in less than two weeks! 🎉 Preorders are selling fast, so don’t miss out.

✅ Secure yours today and give your flock a steady supply of protein-packed mealworms with this easy, sustainable farm.

🔗 https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/the-bug-factory-3/

Once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🛒✨

03/01/2025

🪶 How to Diagnose Mites in Your Chickens 🪶

Is your flock losing weight or laying fewer eggs? It could be red mites causing havoc! These pesky parasites can harm your chickens by sucking their blood, leading to anemia, discomfort, and even death if untreated. Spotting them early is crucial to keeping your flock healthy.

🔍 Common Signs of Mites:
🔸 Weight loss and lethargy
🔸Pale combs (a sign of anaemia)
🔸 Reduced egg production
🔸 Tiny clusters of red mites or their excrement in nesting boxes, coop corners, and dark crevices

Mites hide during the day and come out at night to feed, so nighttime is the best time to check your chickens. Inspect the vent area (around where they lay eggs), as it’s a prime spot for mites to gather.

🛑 Tip: Wild birds often spread mites, so regular coop checks are essential to preventing infestations. Early detection can save your flock a lot of stress—and you a lot of trouble!

Click here for a full breakdown 👇
https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/how-to-treat-mites-on-chickens/

03/01/2025

📢 Exciting News ‼️

The wait is almost over – The Bug Factory Mealworm Farms are less than a couple of weeks away from landing! 🎉 If you’ve been eyeing one of these fantastic mealworm farm kits, now is the time to act.

Our last shipment flew off the shelves, with most being snapped up through preorders. This time is no different – preorders are selling fast!

✅ Why wait? Secure yours today!
Ensure your flock enjoys a consistent supply of protein-packed, home-grown mealworms with this easy-to-use farm.

🔗 https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/product/the-bug-factory-mealworm-growing-pods/

Don't miss out – once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🛒✨

02/01/2025

Scaly leg mites, a specific type of mite, live on the legs of chickens and burrow under the scales of their feet. This causes swelling, irritation, and scabby, rough skin. Left untreated, scaly leg mites can cause lameness or lead to secondary infections.

How to Treat Scaly Leg Mites:
❶ Soak feet: Soak the affected chicken’s feet in warm, soapy water and gently scrub away any loose scales.
❷ Apply treatment: Use a medicated treatment like Aristopet Scaly Leg and Face treatment or our natural mite spray. After applying, coat the legs in Vaseline or oil to smother remaining mites.
❸ Repeat treatment: Repeat every few days for a week or two to ensure the mites and eggs are fully eliminated.

For more information you can check out the whole article here 👉 https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/scaly-leg-mites/

02/01/2025

Final hours to grab one of our Christmas special edition treats or blends ‼️🎄

Purchase before midnight tonight or your flock will miss out until next Christmas.

🎄 Christmas Nesting Herbs
🎄 Christmas Treats
🎄 Christmas Spices
🎄 Festive Feast Shake 'n Peck
🎄 Christmas Treat Ornament
🎄 Festive Flavour-Dipped Pecking Bell
🎄 Jingle Bell Flock Pack

👉 https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/product-category/poultry/feeding/feed-supplements/

01/01/2025

Welcome to Mites and Lice Week! We are running this info week on mites and lice again because with the hot weather and rain about they are wreaking havoc.

Have you noticed your chickens acting restless or losing feathers? Mites and lice might be the cause! These pesky parasites can cause stress, reduced egg production, and even health complications for your flock. But don't worry – we’ve got expert tips and solutions coming your way all week to help you identify, treat, and prevent infestations.

Stay tuned for product recommendations and natural remedies to keep your flock happy and healthy! 🧼✨

01/01/2025

🚨 Is your flock scratching and looking uncomfortable? Stickfast fleas might be the culprit! These tiny pests attach to your chickens' combs and wattles, causing irritation and even health issues if left untreated. 🐔

In our latest article, we’ll show you how to identify, treat, and prevent stickfast flea infestations in your flock. From natural remedies like Vasoline to coop maintenance tips, we’ve got everything you need to keep your chickens happy and healthy. 🌿💪

🐓 Read the full guide now and take control of these pesky pests! 👇
https://www.thegoodlifebackyard.com.au/stickfast-fleas-on-chickens-identification-treatment-and-prevention/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from The Good Life Backyard!

Thank you to all our loyal customers for your incredible support in 2024.

Here’s to a fresh start in 2025 – filled with happy hens and exciting new adventures. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community and can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

Wishing you and your flock a joyful and prosperous New Year!

The Good Life Backyard Team 🐔💚

31/12/2024

⏰ LAST CHANCE ⏰

Our epic Boxing Day Sale ends MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to save 10% off everything in-store and online. 🐓 Whether you’re stocking up on essentials or upgrading your backyard setup, now’s the time to grab a deal before it’s gone for good!

Hurry, the clock is ticking! 🕛

31/12/2024

It’s been a big year at The Good Life Backyard.✅ Australia’s Next Top Chicken✅ Opened our retail shopfront and met so many nice locals✅ The Bug Factory mealworm farms✅ Noosa Monopoly Board✅ Noosa Top Trumps✅ ABC Radio & TV, Sunrise, The Project, This Chicken Life and more!✅The Great Good Life Backyard Colouring Comp✅ Organic Gardener Mag✅ Australian Life Mag✅ Grassroots Mag✅ New overseas product relationships - stay tuned!✅ New amazing relationships with local growers and suppliers✅ Nearly finished building a house!The list could go on!We want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your loyalty and support.Have a happy and safe new year, here’s to 2025 being bigger and better (is that even possible?!) we will see 😉🐔❤️

30/12/2024

Don't miss out! Tomorrow is the final day of our epic Boxing Day Sale! 🎉

Take advantage of 10% off everything in store and online. Whether you're shopping for your feathered friends or backyard essentials, now's the time to grab a deal before it's gone! 🐓✨

Shop now and save!

Hurry—sale ends tomorrow! ⏳