Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[cluckcluckluke]

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Yeah it's like when you think of head lice, yuck!
Scaley mites don't crawl onto you, do they?

 

[Fancychooklady]

My coop is full wood, but it has been coated with paint, sump oil and termite repellant. Also I have read several times that metal sheds are no more resistant to mites than wood.
I am going out today to pick up some Coopex and will soak the coop in that. I will then dust each chicken and lock them out. They will have to roost in the tress tonight.

I have literally used everything under the sun ( except this Coopex ) so if this Coopex doesn't work then I am not sure what I'll do!?!?!?!

Make sure you remove all feeders and water containers. I guy ordered coro eggs this morning after he poisoned his barnevelders. He'd laid baits for the rats, and was very careful to remove the baits but the rats peed in the water .

 

[cluckcluckluke]

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huh? I'm talking about mites, not rats. But yes I remove water and feed each night so that the rats don't get into it. I think it is actually working as I haven't seen any droppings lately.

 

[satay]

Makes me itch just thinking about them. Yes Vicks for their feet. I cheat and get the generic brand, it's much cheaper.

Me too it's half the price.

 

[satay]

Omg Rats don't talk to me about them. I was just gifted a caravan to use as extra accommodation the catch was it has had a few rats in it.,... A few ... Omg... I just spent 3 hours cleaning it out and will need to spend many more just to get the smell out. The structure is fine so I am gutting the inside and going to put a queen bed up one end and a single up the other. Lucky I married a panelbeater so a new coat of paint will be a breeze.

 

[Fancychooklady]

huh? I'm talking about mites, not rats. But yes I remove water and feed each night so that the rats don't get into it. I think it is actually working as I haven't seen any droppings lately.

I was referring to the use of coopex as it is a residual insecticide . And you don't want to run the risk of poisoning your birds. Be sure to remove all feed and water bowls before you spray.

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Omg Rats don't talk to me about them. I was just gifted a caravan to use as extra accommodation the catch was it has had a few rats in it.,... A few ... Omg... I just spent 3 hours cleaning it out and will need to spend many more just to get the smell out. The structure is fine so I am gutting the inside and going to put a queen bed up one end and a single up the other. Lucky I married a panelbeater so a new coat of paint will be a breeze.

How many?
I really dislike rats, I so could not do that!

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[cluckcluckluke]

More rain.....LOTS more rain

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Seriously, whats the go??!?!?!?


Look like the de-miting will not be taking place.

 

[smhoekzema]

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More rain.....LOTS more rain !!!!

Seriously, whats the go??!?!?!?


Look like the de-miting will not be taking place.
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Where are you at? More rain here too! Love watching my girls make a run for it when it starts to sprinkle

 

[my2wings]

@my2wings
you are going to be looking at more than $150 for a 48 egg, full auto bator.
I got the King suro 20, 24 egg bator. @satay
and @Ashburnham
also have this bator and they really like it. Cost me $385, I think?? I will have to check.

Good advice from all of you... Thank you!
I am now going to save my pennies for a good one... Eggs are too precious!

Thanks again for all of your input