SallyD Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hi. My broody hen has been sitting on some fertile eggs for 6 days now but I've just realised that I forgot to treat her with lice powder before she began. Is it too late to do this now or can i give her a dusting when I lift her off the nest for a break? Also is there any particular powder that you'd recommend? Thanks in advance for your advice! Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 If she's sitting tight, then it won't do any harm to dust her. I'd be more inclined to dust for red mite - her and the nest - as she's a sitting target for the blood sucking little *****. I use Barrier Red Mite Powder, but other brands are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yup you can do it now I use Red Mite powder too - do her at the back of her neck, under hen wings and around her vent. A bit in the nest around the eggs and in any cracks in the coop will help too Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyD Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thanks for your replies. I will use the red mite powder when i lift her out later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
