Hen Watch Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Silly question but I've had some for ages but never used it. Vet found one louse on Stella on Monday. But then when I asked to see it we could not find it again, so not infested. But I do need to take action. She's egg withdrawal anyway due to medication so might as well go for the spray at the same time. But instructions (for pigeons) on tin say "spray each bird for 4-6 seconds only. Spray rear from 15 inches away parting feathers ". Don't understand. Is it really just a quick few seconds spray around the outside of the bird's feathers??? If I part feathers to find this one louse I'm after then I'll be spraying for considerably more than a few seconds. If you've used it...... what do you do to apply this stuff?? Part feathers and liberally spray the bird or is just a quick once over enough to kill the beasties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade&mike Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 i have used it several times, i spray around the vent and back of the neck, i am sure you will be fine just make sure you dont get any in their eyes. i hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Don't forget the wing pits! I also sprayed inside the cube, & left the door shut for about 10 minutes to let the spray reach everywhere. On 4 hens & a cube I used half a big can of spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I just gave a good spray round the vent where the eggs & beasties were. (I may have done their armpits too, can't remember ). Did the same again for a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thanks everyone. I had visions of parting each feather and spending all day spraying...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Can anyone confirm if there an egg withdrawal with this spray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Can anyone confirm if there an egg withdrawal with this spray? Yes, 2/3 days. See here: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=24048&view=unread#unread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
