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Get Rid Of Chicken Mites With These Natural Treatments

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Thinking of lice the first thing that comes to mind is the crazy itching in your head or for those who own cats or dogs can imagine the havoc and the mindless scratching. It is very common for human and their pets to become victim of lice, mites, fleas or even ticks. These insects feed on the blood of their hosts and their bites inject some poison into the skin which causes the irritations and the itching. Similar to humans and pets, chickens can also become hosts for lice. Though the type of lice which infect chickens is bit different that those which infect humans but they belong to the same family and are called ‘chicken lice’. Yes, that right, even chicken can become infected with lice. If you are surprised then don’t worry, you’re definitely not the only one. Therefore it is very important that any new chicken that is to be added to the flock must be thoroughly checked before letting it roam free with others as if it is infected with chicken lice or mite it could spread it to the ...
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 When Is A Fever Too High For A Child? Almost all parents have had to feel their child's warm, feverish forehead and felt anxious. You might be nervous in a similar way with questions like “Is it serious? How high is too high? Do we need to take them to the doctor?” We’ve answered some of these pressing questions for you below. When it comes to fever, many paediatricians say that speedy medical treatment can often be crucial. On the other hand, in a majority of situations, fevers are not harmful or dangerous, and instead may even be beneficial for your child as they help to ward off infections naturally. A vital factor is knowing when to take action and treat the fever, and when to let nature do its thing. What Counts as a Fever? A typical body temperature for a child can be anywhere between 97 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with the average falling around 98.6 degrees F. Thus, someone would have fever if their body temperature reaches or exceeds 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. If you'r...