prof Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 hi, ive only had chucks for a month and was wondering whether i should be dusting bedding & nesting area with red mite powder and lice powder as a preventative measure? i got 2 new orps on sat and am keen to make sure they dont bring and unwanted nasties to pumpkin and bungee . if i do dust bedding etc do i need to withdraw the eggs? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I do. I also throw it into the dustbath and over the birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I use DE powder in teh nest box and on the birds I find it more effective than red mite powder (have had a break out or three of red mites ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I sprinkle red mite powder in the nestbox and use an old paintbrush to dust Diatom round the edges and cracks in the eglu. No need to withdraw eggs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 thankyou all sooooo much i knew you would all know the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yep, I do too, red mite powder in the nest box, in the bedding and on the birds. I use a dustpan and brush brush (if you follow me ) to dip in the diatom and brush it all over the cube and into all the nooks and crannys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Going through far too much red mote powder as i love the smell I use it in the nest box, roosting bar ends and dust bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Fred won't lay unless there is red mite powder in the nest box. She would prefer to run around the garden making an absolute racket, and checking out under plants etc as potential nesting sites rather than lay in an eglu with no red mite powder... Daft thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Going through far too much red mote powder as i love the smell Same here - I'd hate to run out of my chicken talc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Fred won't lay unless there is red mite powder in the nest box. She would prefer to run around the garden making an absolute racket, and checking out under plants etc as potential nesting sites rather than lay in an eglu with no red mite powder... Daft thing!! Yes I agree with this I mix it in with the hemcore and mine seem to love the smell(so do I as well) I think at least their butts have had a good dust too indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
