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I went from DE to 1st Sat., and back to DE again. The 1st Sat we used more for the swampy areas in the spring as it kills mosquito larvae but doesn't hurt the frogs, fish, etc. With the DE, just be sure it's food grade, and don't throw it in the air. I use an old parmesan cheese container and...

I can understand the apprehension to treat for mites while a hen is sitting on eggs but now you know and don't knock yourself up about it as we all learn as we go. I'd have just sprinkled a little food-grade DE (diatomaceous powder) or First Sat. Lime around and under the hen. Those won't...

It doesn't sound like she's going to accept them as you sure have tried. I would be so afraid of leaving her alone with them that you'd come back to find she killed them. Five days I've done before but these are silkies, and they just want every excuse to be broody. You could try how you did...