Broody's got mites in the nest....

[marshmallowpeeps]

I dusted her and the nest with diatomatious earth. Will that solve the problem? What else do I need to do?
Also, some of them got on me

do I need to be worried about my dog or cat getting infested ?
Thank you!!!

 

[debilorrah]

YES!!! I was gonna tell you to go get DE! Don't worry about the other animals. They are fine. DE should be food grade.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I use Sevin dust. Dust the nest and the entire hen.

 

[Namble]

You could use Martin's lice and mite killer. I bought it at TSC for like 4$ for 2 pounds. It works REALLY well for me. I hope you kill those pesky, uninvited little rascals!

 

[kathyinmo]

DE will not treat mites.
Maybe this will help (From another thread):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2717718
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[Mahonri]

DE won't do it. You have to use Sevin or Poultry dust. I use both. The mites come in with the wild birds that love the chicken feed.

 

[marshmallowpeeps]

Thanks!
One more question-
Is the poultry dust safe to use around the eggs?

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Yes it is. I've used it, but I would completely take out the old bedding and put in new bedding THEN dust the nest, then place the eggs in and then dust the broody.

I dust each time one of my hens goes broody...I just don't like taking chances.