Mites

[snowflake]

what is the best way to get mites out of the coop? put 7's on the birds AM cleaned out shavings and sprinkled DE and 7's any thing else I should do?

 

[mljohnson05]

First remove the birds....Take all the shavings out (and I burn them)
wash the house and run out with hot soapy water and let dry.
Put in clean dry bedding...You can use DE on the bedding ( I use poultry protector every time i clean the bedding)

Dust chicks with SEVIN dust and continue to treat.

 

[snowflake]

what is poultry protector and were do you get it? really didn't want to wash it, knew I would have to though, thanks

 

[mljohnson05]

Ya u will want to wash it ...sorry

And Poultry Protector is an natural spray that prevents and treats lice, mites and the eggs they lay....It is safe and none toxic and canbe sprayed lightly with every change or clean to prevent infestation....you can get it at Orschlen or TSC

 

[snowflake]

thanks, I haven't seen it at TSC but I sure will look next time I go in. Guess washing out the coop will be at the top of my to do list on my day off this week. mean while I intend to dust the birds with 7's thanks again

 

[mljohnson05]

Quote:
Here is a link that shows what it looks like...If you are anything like me, (I like to know what the item looks like that i am trying to find...lol)
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/poultry_protector.html


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