Jules. Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Today is the first day of two where I have to withdraw the eggs as I have sprayed the girls with Johnsons mite powder, to get rid of the nasty beasties. It's such a shame that the eggs will have to be thrown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It's horrible isn't it? I felt terrible throwing Pepper's eggs away, esp. as she ate most of them herself and it was so rare to be able to rescue any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I would hate to have to throw away their eggs, I can see why you are sad about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Why not save them to scramble up & feed back? I use Ivomec as a preventative on my hens & treat half the flock at a time,so I at least get some eggs,but of course you can't do this if they already have little visitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Definitely feed them back to the hens! Will give them a protein boost while they are being treated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Can I ask if you have to treat them even if they have no mites??? I use DE in the cube after cleaning, in the poo trays, and in the dust bath... should I be doing more??? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
