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Thank you so much. I was worried about it getting on the babies since she is still sitting.

Any suggestions on how to treat scaly leg mites on new momma hen with 2 week old chicks? Would really appreciate advice!!

Does anyone put small amount of ACV in there water (plastic) everyday?

Yes they are together with same hatch date. They both are angry with life…..lol

Did you all have 2 broody hens together with babies? They both have same hatch date.

T Thank you I’m hopeful the 2 broody’s get along in the same maturity ward with the babies!

I have a question about 2 broody hens. I have 1 broody that has been sitting for 2 weeks with her clutch and another that went broody today. I have 2 nesting in one large maturity ward. Can I put the newly broody on 3 of the 7 eggs so they all hatch at the same time. Is 1 week enough time for...

Thank you, do I need to replace bedding in coop also. I feel bad for girls and roo. Ongoing problem with free ranging.

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Upon a through check of hens I have found I do have lice infestation that I have been battling since I free range. DE hasn't done anything as mystery chicken stated. I'm going to treat the chickens with what was suggested but should I use it in there dusting bath.

We got rid of our rooster on Monday so it's only been 5 days. I hope it's from the rooster and nothing else. My girls have just started to settle down now. He was a large rooster and the girls he was bother are small. Thank you for your comments.

I have attached some pictures.

I have attached some pictures. Waiting for upload.

Would you dust just the main wing or everywhere? Do mites chew off wing shaft?