what problems do mites cause?

[cgmccary]

I think you have to order the Poultry Protector online. You can order the Ivermectin online as well but I find (because of shipping), it is cheaper to buy at my feedstore. 1 bottle will last you as long as its expiration date is not reached. remember, you only need drops per bird so store the remainder in a cool dark place.

 

[plowbouy]

CGMCCARY.. I'm glad to see you use poultry protector and that it is working for you.. I recently started raising some (26) layers (12 weeks old now) and wanted something (non toxic) to use as a preventative measure.. I found PP at a farm/fleet store and thought I'd give it a try. So, I'm glad you have reported success using it.

I just put some Poultry protector in a pump sprayer and spray down the coop (walls, floors/bedding, ceiling, nests, roost, runs..etc) once a week. It's easy to put a light mist down on everything.... and.. so far, so good..

 

[greysandy]

Thanks for the info on Ivermectin. I already had it for the cost effective heart-worm prevention on my dogs, so I didn't need to spend anything to treat my hens. I noticed some mites on one of the girls' eggs yesterday.

Sandy

 

[critterlover]

So is this PP a preventative? Is it completely non-toxic to the chickens?

You spray a light coating on everything in the coop and then what, let it dry and the chickens can safely go back into the coop?

How often do you have to retreat if you do not have mites/lice, but want to prevent any?