EGLU HEAT PROBLEMS

[Yolky]

I was looking at a site that has diatom earth on it and so I was going to buy a 500g box of it, thought that should last a while. I was wondering if I really need the red mite powder as well, especially as the new eglus have plastic bars?

 

Also does the diatom earth smell nice like I have heard the red mite powder does?

[christmasoompa]

I've no idea but good question, I've been wondering the same myself so thanks for asking it! Will be interested to see others answers.

[superjules]

I only use diatom (fab stuff), although I know others use both. My wooden henhouse is probably the most poorly designed in the history of keeping chickens, in terms of hiding places for mite, and I've never seen one so Diatom must work well.

 

I've got a 5k tub because it works out a lot cheaper and it's not like it's perishable, but then I'm probably more liberal with it as a result.

[Gamebird]

I put diatom earth in their dust bath areas so they cover themselves with it and sprinkle red mite powder in the nesting box and perch ends.

[mayflower]

I squeeze some of the diatem earth into their food supply. It is made from fossils and supposed to prevent worms in hen's guts. Be careful that you do'nt breathe in the contents. Also, I squeeze the powder into the food supply and allow the powder to settle, as it can cause respiritory problems if used in excess. The red mite powder is for sprinkling onto the hen....under wings, around vent, in the nest box and where they dust bathe. This is to prevent red mite infestation. Hope this is helpful.

[mdp1673]

If you get a major red mite infestation the only thing I've found that works is this stuff http://www.solwayfeeders.com/productsdetail1.asp?STOCK_CODE=3293

Tried everything else (pressure washing, blowtorch, diatom and red mite powder) and nothing worked till i used this

[Mutrix Farmers]

I put diatom earth in their dust bath areas so they cover themselves with it and sprinkle red mite powder in the nesting box and perch ends.

 

Me too!!