oneyolktoanother Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 i was giving chooks their check over and on the orpington buff and buff wyandotte i found a brown bug scurrying on their skin (itch itch) i have only seen one on each hen and the other two barnebar and cram legabar don't seem to have any but they are seperated but do fr together, i have gone straight out and bought some johnsons anti mite spray i have been told to withdraw the eggs for 48 hours is this right? and does anyone have any good tips for spraying it on never have had to do it before thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Yes, a 48 hour egg withdrawal is advised. Re applying, can you get someone to hold the hen whilst you spray the feathers around her vent and under her wings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 You'll also need to repeat the treatment a week later. Might be worth seeing your vet regarding a preventative treatment. There's a sticky at the top of the chicken clinic section with some product suggestions in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
