terry mccarthy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 does anyone no the best way to get rid of them only got 2 hens and cock left foxes killed rest but as soon as i get rid of the red mite off them in 2 weeks there bk ive re wired all there pen today to stop the sparrows keep going in with them just to see if that helps any ideas of best treatment to get rid of them cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 solway feeders m8 on site http://www.solwayfeeders.com/categories/rearing-equipment-c67.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just ask me Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Moxidectent is prob your best bet you will posion there food supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes reckon the website shows the full picture - no point in treating the birds alone if the house and surrounding areas are infested. Need to treat the house too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 creosote used to be the best for inside chicken huts to rid red mite, that was the pure creosote used for the telegraph poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry mccarthy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 tried cloracarb ardcap redmite powders all sorts on the chicken house and chickens garlic in water seems to restrict amount that go on birds but drives me mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 try a household insect spray m8, in all the cracks etc, other than that its a blow torch which you have to be careful with, creosote does work try a household insect spray m8, in all the cracks etc, other than that its a blow torch which you have to be careful with, creosote does work, or spray the hut with bleach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Chickens are particularly bad for mite.They infest the birds and the hut.Just need to keep treating the birds and the loft till they are gone.Are the scales on the legs of your birds raised as mite can do this to poultry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Spraying the shed is a must,several times will be necessary . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry mccarthy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 drives me bonkers were do they come from is wat gets me is it the sparrows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter pandy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 2 gallons water in a pale add 1/2 bottle Harkamitex. Submerge chicken up to its ears and lock into hen house for night. No more lice for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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