4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[loubielou]

I am trying to get together an order for all my chicken supplies and have sorted feeders/drinkers/bedding etc, but am totally stuck on red mite control/louse/disinfectant. There seem to be so many different types I haven't a clue which one to pick!

 

We will have 3 chickens and have a wooden house and fixed run with wood chips.

 

What I need is:

 

Red mite control (to sprinkle in house/bedding/on chickens)

Disinfectant (to use in run and house)

 

Not sure if I need...???

Louse powder (do I need this yet?)

Wormer (do I need this yet?)

Poultry spice

ACV

 

Is there anything else that is a *must* have product?

 

Many thanks

 

Lou

 

(10 days to chickens!!!! )

[chelsea]

For me red mite powder, poultry spice and grit are the first essentials.

 

I would also add a louse treatment to the list, particulary with the warmer weather approaching.

 

I have never used ACV but I do know people that do.

 

Wormer (flubenvet) is a must I believe for healthy hens but you do not need to get that today ....maybe a month down the line and worm every 3-4 months.

 

I dont use disinfectant, we clean the cube with the power washer and hot water with a slosh of ecover washing up liquid in it.

[The Dogmother]

I use Barrier Poultry Sheild, which is anti-mite/louse and a disinfectant to boot - wonderful product!

[loubielou]

I use Barrier Poultry Sheild, which is anti-mite/louse and a disinfectant to boot - wonderful product!

 

Is this the liquid? Do you spray on chickens and in the house/bedding? I'm confused whether I need powder or liquid!? Also how much do you get?

 

Lou

[The Dogmother]

The liquid comes in a concentrate and a ready diluted verison with a spray top. I use it on the housing when I clean and sprinkle a little red mite pwoder in the next box too. I don't think that the powder is very good as a killer though, more a preventative.

[loubielou]

So if I order:

 

Stalosan

Diatom

Poultry shield

 

Is this ok? Or am I going over the top???

 

Lou

[The Dogmother]

That's what I use - you'll be fine with it.