Most people here use Seven for mite/bug control. Others use diatomaceous earth (DE for short). Some people swear by DE, some say it's a waste of your money. I haven't used either one yet, so I can't give my own opinion on it, but I do have some DE (food grade) for my food storage...it keeps the...
Definitely second that! Make sure the coop is cleaned and disinfected! You don't know what shape the last owner's chickens were in. My coop was empty of chickens for a minimum of 2 years (that's how long this house stood vacant until we bought it in January) and I didn't take any chances. I...