fluffyknickers Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Was in Marriages store today and asked if they have Diatom or similar and got talking and the man there said thay have just got in some tobacco stalks as these are supposed to deter mites/lice! They werent expensive (couple of quid I think) so bought a bag to try. Anyone else heard of this? I am going to put a couple in the run and in the cube. He said they were suitable for all animals as were simply tobacco plant stalks. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 mmmmmm.....always thought cigarettes were bad for you!!!! never heard of that one before! someone else will have im sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I not heard of that either but you never know Hope the chooks don't develop a habit though of ten stalks a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just googled and it seems that they are mainstream in the Pigeon world. Tobacco Stalks The Natural Tobacco Stalks are a particularly suitable nesting material, pigeons like to use to build their nest. The nesting plays an important part in the relationship between the male and the female on the one hand, and in the attachment of a couple to their nest on the other hand. It is evident that suitable nesting material enhances the breeding results. Moreover the Natural Tobacco Stalks are a natural and efficient means to protect the breeding pairs and their youngsters against external parasites (red mite, feather mite and ticks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well there you are! I will give it a go. If anyone else wants some let me know and I can post it out. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well I never!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes I've seen these. I think I might put some out for the wild birds. When we clean out the nest boxes in the autumn they always have grotty parasites in them. Last summer we watched the last batch of sparrows scratch and scratch in their nest box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Ooh you learn something new everyday they say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
