Egluntyne Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Found this on 'tinternet. For those with nothing to read at bedtime...it is quite interesting. http://www.defra.gov.uk/science/project_data/DocumentLibrary/AW0224/AW0224_3079_FRP.pdf This bit is particularly useful I thought, for anyone with a wooden chicken house: "The study has also clearly established the need to “design out” of poultry houses the perfect red mite refuges that are found at present in a typical barn system. The feeder and nestbox systems are metal and wooden structures that have many unsealed joins and junctions, which are ideal red mite refuges. Simple changes in the design of house furniture could help to control the problem by removing some of the accidental harbourages where mites can hide and multiply. These problems should be avoidable in new installations, but existing houses can be modified during clean-out between flocks. The use of a silicon sealant in the folds and joints of house furniture would be a simple, cheap and potentially effective control measure." Obvious when you think about it......innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 My girlies eat silicone it's a new food group for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
