No, I only treat the rabbits when the mites show up, which isn't often, but I'd still like to get away from the Ivermect.
DE is diatomaceous earth, a powder made of the desiccated shells of diatoms. It is to be dusted on like a flea powder. It is supposedly good for killing pests and parasites, by cutting their bodies and causing them to suffocate or dry out. I have used it with success in the past with fleas, and other things such as slugs, but I don't like how it dries the skin, and leaves the coats gritty feeling (on my cats). I thought I would try it with the rabbits, see if it was worth the hassle. Listerine is to be misted into the coat, worked to the skin, and allowed to dry. A few concerns 1) matting the coats -which isn't as likely on my Germans, but possible on my English, 2)stinging or irritating the skin, and 3)getting into the eyes are a few that I can think of. It is alcohol based, so am not sure what that will do. Certainly not organic, but possibly an alternative to the nasty drug. <shrug> My problem is, I don't like making my buns lab rats. All my rabbits are pretty important to me, so it is a tough choice to make. Kim http://www.blessedfarm.com http://www.Blessedfarm.etsy.com ~ my online fiber shop! To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
