Can I wear chemical insect repellant?

[Lisa Wood]

Hi there. I must taste good because Ican be in a crowd of people outside, and I will be the only one with bites all over. If I wear store bought insect repellant around chicks will it affect their lungs?
I suspect so, since you cant wear anything around parrots.

Lisa

 

[Poultry parent]

i think you're right that it would hurt their lungs

 

[Lisa Wood]

I sprayed vinegar on me last night. Did not get one bite! But I did crave hard crabs while doing chicken chores

 

[Folly's place]

Be safe! I wear deet type spray as needed, and it's dry by the time I get to the coop. No problem. I wouldn't spray it out there, but on myself, sure, before heading outside. if the bugs love you, that's not a good thing. Mary