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Sevin dust is ok to use on the bird, but i have no clue about eating eggs afterward. I don't think most manufacturers take the extra trouble to test for safety of eggs, so that info is usually not available. Because I have kidney and liver issues, I generally toss the eggs for a week just to be sure, if i ever have to use something chemical on or near my birds. Don't feel horrible; this is animal keeping. Crap happens :p. You can feel horrible when you notice an issue with your critters, but do nothing.
 
I use DE. It dries up poop and reduces odor. It kills flies. I have also used Seven's Dust to kill lice/mites. I do the shake and bake method. Put some seven's dust in a bag, put chicken in up to it's neck and gently roll it! Ha ha.. I also make sure to get it under their wings. I have seen the mites die within minutes. I do this again a week later just to be sure I get all the hatching lice/mites, too.

You can also go to the store and buy the dog lice, ticks, flea and mite drops. Make sure you get the one that includes lice and mites! Get the one for the biggest dogs as they all cost the same and you get so much more. Put the liquid in a bowl and use a dropper of the stuff on the back of your chickens neck. Two drops for big chickens, one for younger or bantam chickens! Works great to keep those lice/mites off for months. In fact, I have never had trouble with them again!

You will also have to dust the coop and roosts. Good way is to clean out all old straw, wood chips. Sprinkle with dust, let sit for 20 minutes. Then take a leaf blower and blow it all around. This helps get the dust in all the crevices. You should wear eye protectors and something over you mouth and nose.

As far as I know, you can still eat the eggs. I did and nothing is wr...o..??/n.....tyhehak...g with me! You can always feed those eggs back to the chickens for a few days if you are worried about it.
 
Thanks! I found the garden/chicken dust at TSC but was scared. I use DE in my coop already so I'm just more comfy with is as others have said. I'll try it first and then move on if need be.

I was most worried about the eggs. I can't be tossing eggs unless I HAVE to!! I need my girls! LOL
 
carcar80 said:
Thanks! I found the garden/chicken dust at TSC but was scared. I use DE in my coop already so I'm just more comfy with is as others have said. I'll try it first and then move on if need be.

I was most worried about the eggs. I can't be tossing eggs unless I HAVE to!! I need my girls! LOL
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Carcar I have something like that from Ladd's, you're welcome to come get it and try it. It's what they gave me when I was looking for DE and couldn't remember the name of it. Helps with mites but is food safe.
 
On a happy note I squeezed another heat sink (water bottle) into the bottom of my incubator and it still has temp swings but not too bad. I think it's ready for eggs! AND my little boy is enjoying his trip, so it's been a good week :)
 

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