Ophelia Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Should I wear a mask when I am cleaning the eglu out? I keep reading about protecting the lungs from dust and I would hate for my lovely hens to be thecause of any health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I always wear one. I bought some good quality ones off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I never see any dust and certainly would not be close enough to it if there was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Unless you are particularly bad with dust then there is no need. OH wears one with the chickens at work but this is on a commercial scale with thousands of hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I do tie a scarf round my face when I'm sprinkling Stalosan F about but I'm sure I can still "taste" it for ages afterwards . I was thinking I probably should get a mask . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I wear one as I use diatom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ooo eck I never use a mask and use all the above, never had any problems so far, but ya got me worried now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have Astma and have never used a Mask when cleaning out the girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I don't wear a mask - didn't think anyone would have done. As long as you're out in the open air, I wouldn't think dust from the would be too much of a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 technically a mask should be worn when using any of the powders or clean products that we use under COSH regs'.also when cleaning out the hen houses or any other type of bird cage/housing due to the fact that most birds naturally dusty as they're skin tends not to get wet if you don't use a mask or like me can't wear one ( I have Rhineitus not spelt right) spray the bedding with water from a plant mister to 'lay' the dust dust when damp/wet doesn't float so less chace to breath it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 It's a sensible precaution, particularly if you're using diatom. You're not likely to find it causes you any problem immediately, but you may well do later in life, so it's definintely one of those better safe than sorry things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Cheers everyone. I think I will get a mask tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Cheers everyone. I think I will get a mask tomorrow. I hold my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
