Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[angel 0406]

ive got some red mite powder to put in her nest but she is hatching eggs it is a natural non toxic one is it ok to put in on and do i only put in on once for the duration she sits

 

thanks amie

[Redwing]

Put some on the bedding and on the chook before she starts sitting

 

If you suspect red mite during the 21 days you'll have to dust her again but try not to

 

red mite is a very big risk to a broody hen, if you have a history of it in her coop I wouldnt even use that coop for the broody period

 

Something that has a residual effect on the coop (Total Mite Kill spray) and something that has a residual effect on the chicken (for example Ivermectin or mite spray - neither are officially licenced for chickens) used before the eggs are placed under the hen would be a better combination

[angel 0406]

hi

thanks for that its never been a problem they have never had it befor and there coop is free of anything i clean daily and once a week have a good clean out and they seem to be free of any infections i just read that red mite can be bad for broodies if it comes. she has already started sitting just thought id use it as percaution there is no red mite so should i leave it

 

amie

[Redwing]

when she gets off the eggs to eat or drink them a quick shake on the nest wont do any harm gently move the eggs as necessary

 

You could try dusting the chook too but run the risk of stressing her, if she is pretty calm you may be ok