dust mite powder

[eggshell]

has anyone got any advice on how i can get dust mite powder on my hens without all the fuss i know they will make? is there an easy way?

 

[sundance]

Can you buy an old sifter from a thrift store and try to sift some on them at nite when they are roosting. When I change the hay in my coop, I usually take a big handful of DE and rub it on the roosts,so far I haven't had any problem with mites or anything else on my hens I don't know if that helps but hope so. marrie

 

[a2ms4chickens]

We use Miss Prissy's idea of using knee highs, or cutting pantyhose, put the powder in them, tie a knot and pat the chickens under the wings, vent and tummy. So far, so good.

Good luck!!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

A mason jar works great. Put the powder in the jar, Then put the top on, followed by the ring. Then take a screwdriver and poke holes in the top. It works really easily.

 

[Bi0sC0mp]

plastic spice jar like the kind garlic comes in clean it out good put it in the works like a charm

 

[keljonma]

I answered on the other post with this same question........

 

[Sissy]

can anyone help? I am making a dust box
20x20 14" deep
what is the ratio of play sand , Peat moss and mite powder to use.

 

[Chicabee19]

that pantyhose idea is great!