What mite treatment for broody?

[jessmorris]

Hello chookers, just a quickie, my broody has mites/lice and needs dosing fast but what can I dust her with that wont harm the eggs? I wondered if DE might be so fine it will block the pores on the eggs, and Permethrin stuff too harsh and kill the embryos. All advice gratefully received. JM

[RichmondHens]

Diatom will be fine. Dust her from top to toe rubbing well into skin. Repeat in a week.

[jessmorris]

Hurrah! There you are RH!
Thanks. I'll get onto it.