debbie26pet Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 is this the same stuff as im struggling to find Stalosan S, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I don't think they're the same thing - Stalosan (I believe, from half reading posts on here) is for disinfecting/nutralising the poo in the run. It would therefore be more like using garden lime (which you buy from a Garden Centre) Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have both diotom, for the coop (mines wooden) and stalosan for under the Aubiose in their permanent run as was advised it to keep the soil bug free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have both diotom, for the coop (mines wooden) and stalosan for under the Aubiose in their permanent run as was advised it to keep the soil bug free. mine wood i use red mite in there but need something to do the run been to a couple of the farm shops etc today and cant get any stalosan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 It isn't the same thing Debbie. Have a look **here** for info on Stalosan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) Stalosan F is available by mail order from here - http://www.ascott.biz/acatalog/Stalosan-25-kg-MD111.html Do you have red mire in your wooden house Debbie or is that that you use red mite powder in your house? Stalosan F is a general disinfectant to use in the house/run, where as red mite powder should be used for lice/mite in the dust bath or directly on the hens. Edited March 16, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Stalosan smells nice....a bit like Germolene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Do you have red mire in your wooden house Debbie or is that that you use red mite powder in your house? no i dont have it was advised before i got chucks to use in the coop Stalosan F is a general disinfectant to use in the house/run, where as red mite powder should be used for lice/mite in the dust bath or directly on the hens. i use louse powder on the hens as well, which one can i also put in the dust bath and what do i really need for the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Stalosan smells nice....a bit like Germolene. i like the smell of the red mite stuff as well smells so fresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 which one can i also put in the dust bath and what do i really need for the run red mite powder in the dust bath and stalosan in the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I was told to use red mite powder in the coop too. I also use diatom powder. I haven't used the stalosan yet but will when i change the aubiose. Is louse powder different to red mite powder then, something else to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yes I do that too Barbara. I'm sure that red mite powder kills lice as well as mites, all creepy crawly things. Not at home so can't check at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I was told to use red mite powder in the coop too. I also use diatom powder.I haven't used the stalosan yet but will when i change the aubiose. Is louse powder different to red mite powder then, something else to buy? i was told to louse my birds every mth im beginning to wonder if this was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have only done mine once in nearly 2 years. It is a good idea to check them over regularly, but i wouldn't put them through de lousing every month for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Nope wasn't told to dust them, i would if i saw mites though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
