I cant wait to get my sussex flock

[N F C]

Hi, good luck with all your plans!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you joined this poultry loving community.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Brad, and welcome to BYC!

We tried spraying it with kerosene

Seriously, people in the UK do that? The smell for one thing must be horrible. Then there's the risk.

My vote is with those saying here and what I hear overwhelmingly works is Permethrin powder. Dust every chicken, especially under their wings and their butts, then kick them out of the coop and do the coop and nest boxes, everywhere...walls, ceiling, etc. Repeat that in 10-14 days.

 

[Jener8or]

I love Sussex chickens! I wouldn't know where to get any where you are, though. Perhaps you can pop in the UK Thread and ask there (or just to say hi)?

Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hi! Welcome to our flock and thanks for joining. Diatomaceous earth won't do it and is hard on the lungs and eyes (ask me how I know, lol!). Permethrin powder for the chickens. Put it in a sock and use it as a powder puff all over their little chicken bodies. Then, permethrin spray for the coop. As others have said, get every crack and seam between the boards, and repeat in ten days. Read the label carefully, I think it's toxic to cats. Best wishes to you and your speckled flock!

 

[GodLovesU]

Here’s an article I wrote on permethrin:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-or-mites-on-chickens-using-permethrin.79711/

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your plans!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.