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[brittanylohse]

Some of them need neosporin IMO to stop or prevent infection.

What are the actual dimensions of the coop? Regardless of advertising, LF chickens need at least 4 sq ft of space per hen.

I was wondering if neosporin is safe for them, I used coconut oil but I’ll do neosporin tomorrow

 

[nuthatched]

I have inspected them well but I think I’m going to get some DME tomorrow anyways just in case

What's due?
If you're referring to Diotomaeceous Earth, skip it, it unfortunately won't help and can make many things worse.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sorry about the typos. My fingers don't listen any more.

 

[brittanylohse]

Coop companies lie like rugs. If it's advertised to hold 10, think 4, maximum.
What do they eat, exactly?

Yes and we are trying to build them a run but we just moved and everything is covered in snow. They eat organic layer feed and I put oregano, garlic, and red pepper in it

 

[brittanylohse]

What's due?
If you're referring to Diotomaeceous Earth, skip it, it unfortunately won't help and can make many things worse.

Well I guess never mind then. Isn’t that how you get rid of lice and mites?

 

[Debbie292d]

I have inspected them well but I think I’m going to get some DME tomorrow anyways just in case

I'd get permethrin/garden powder. I assume DME is diatomaceous earth, which is a good preventative, but it will take too long to kill all those now that they've got them, if they in fact do.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What are the oregano, garlic and red pepper for? I think garlic can be harmful to them ... ?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

DE is worthless, waste of money and can irritate eyes and lungs.

 

[nuthatched]

Yes and we are trying to build them a run but we just moved and everything is covered in snow. They eat organic layer feed and I put oregano, garlic, and red pepper in it

Well I guess never mind then. Isn’t that how you get rid of lice and mites?

Do you know what the protein level is on the feed? Unless you're trying to preseason them for the oven, the herbs and spices won't help with anything, and Garlic can be toxic.
Pyrethrine dust, is what's commonly used for mites and lites except in heavy infestation.

 

[Debbie292d]

DE is worthless, waste of money and can irritate eyes and lungs.

We can differ, but we've used it as a preventative for 7 years now and know that's why we don't have lice/mites as our chickens hang out where squirrels, chipmunks, and wild birds do daily...under the wild bird feeders.