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[auntielizzie]

Is Diatom on its own in the chicken house effective enough at preventing red mite? My wooden house and run was new in March and I sprinkle it liberally inside and out with Diatom (including nest boxes and all the nooks and crannies).

 

Just wondered if I need to do poultry shield treatment regularly as well and also if I should be dusting the chooks with anti-louse powder as well?

 

I have heard that you can make a paste of Diatom and Poultryshield and paint it in the house. If you do this, do you still have to rinse it off?

[chicken bark]

I just use Diatom but then I've only had chickens for 18 months. Not heard about the paste but I would guess you'd leave it in place.

[The Dogmother]

Both will prevent rather than kill any mites or lice. I use Diatom in the dustbath but don't rely on it in the housing, preferring Buz Busters which definitely kills the mites etc.