randomperson1
In the Brooder
- Jan 19, 2024
- 6
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Hi everyone!
This is my first egg hatch. Last night I noticed tiny round bugs crawling all over my arm after touching my broody hen. After further inspection I noticed them crawling on her eggs too. Oh, no! I did some research and purchased a bag of permethrin dust this morning.
My questions are:
Thank you and any other advice is welcome!
Also, I am not sure if this is important but I live on a tropical island. It is currently 89 degrees today. My chickens free range in the day. Ok, that's all I can think of that might help with my questions.
Thanks in advance!
This is my first egg hatch. Last night I noticed tiny round bugs crawling all over my arm after touching my broody hen. After further inspection I noticed them crawling on her eggs too. Oh, no! I did some research and purchased a bag of permethrin dust this morning.
My questions are:
- Is it safe for her to sit on the eggs with the dust on her? (the chicks will be hatching soon )
- Should I sprinkle the dust in the nesting box?
- Is the dust safe for newly hatched chicks?
- Should I dust the eggs or is that a terrible idea?
Thank you and any other advice is welcome!
Also, I am not sure if this is important but I live on a tropical island. It is currently 89 degrees today. My chickens free range in the day. Ok, that's all I can think of that might help with my questions.
Thanks in advance!