Bootsha 1,306 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Found one site Peticious.com £15.17 a bottle (145ml not the aerosol spray), or go to ebay and put in Duramitex, theres one there for £12.95, plus p&p. I got mine from everythingforpets.com, click on pigeons and contact them. I didn't realise they had gone up so much in price !!! ATB WAB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john hubery 9 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 It as only gone up that much because the people that have it left can ask what they want, if they bought it trade before it was taken off the market they will have payed about £4. to £5.00 for it, and the RRP was £6.60, its a case of if any one wants it they will have to pay the price the seller want's, saying that it really shouldn't be for sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) what is the problem with it anyway john ? its been around since the 70s we used to sprey the lofts out with it then dilute it and mix it with lime wash to paint the nest boxes out .. duramitex i`m talking about Edited March 10, 2009 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcher123 3 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Is it true that if you put creosote on a hen house it keeps it clear of red mites? I thought that creosote was carcegenic (spelling) but a book I was given advises this, what do people think? Sureley you wouldn't do the inside ? just got chickens my self, what harm do the red mites do? any harm to us? I'm itching just thinking of them,lol i have just put the chickens in a converted shed but with no treatment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I am no expert in fact I know nothing but what I have read in a book is that red mites suck chooks blood so I dont suppose it does em any good. I dont know what other effects the red mites do but someone will I am sure. It does seem a common problem though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john hubery 9 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 A couple of people have nearlly died through not wearing masks when spraying duramitex it attacts the nervous system, it can also get into the blood system through the skin, sayimng that I have sprayed it and brushed it on many times over the years and seem ok ,,,,,,,,,,I think And in this day and age no one wants a claim against them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasper65 6 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 out of interest lads can the fumes kill or cause problems with the birds? the reason I ask is a Guy has a large paddock fence running just a few feet behind my aviaries, this year he Creosoted them with some of the old stuff! it was pretty strong we could smell it in the house a good 80ft away, I worried about is the birds Inhaleing it . thankfully it seems no harm has been done this time but its now bothering me when he does it in the future..... Jasper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) sayimng that I have sprayed it and brushed it on many times over the years and seem ok ,,,,,,,,,,I think :wacko: :wacko: :dance: :tongue4: :piggy: :crazy: and me i`m fine .. Edited March 10, 2009 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Someone has given me about a gallon of the old creosote and has advised me to mix it with a gallon of used engine oil so have got some of that as well so will be doing that job in the next day or two. My question is if I put the oil/creosote mix on the perch will it bother the hens feet cos it burnt me to feck when I got it on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Someone has given me about a gallon of the old creosote and has advised me to mix it with a gallon of used engine oil so have got some of that as well so will be doing that job in the next day or two. My question is if I put the oil/creosote mix on the perch will it bother the hens feet cos it burnt me to feck when I got it on me. if you want to darken it add a touch of black bitumin once its dry it wont harm the birds . to stop the burning smear a thin layer of vasoline on your face and jus wipe off after you`ve done wear old socks with holes cut out to cover your wrists before you put gloves on .. try and seal any cracks joints with mastic or decoraters chaulk prior to painting .. for a redmite cure look out for poultry shield its about £8 a bottle from wells poultry equipment you can buy it on line .. i would`nt mix it 50/50 with the engine oil just try half the oil first see how it mixes and try it on an old piece of timber first .. good luck Edited March 11, 2009 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Someone has given me about a gallon of the old creosote and has advised me to mix it with a gallon of used engine oil so have got some of that as well so will be doing that job in the next day or two. My question is if I put the oil/creosote mix on the perch will it bother the hens feet cos it burnt me to feck when I got it on me. if you want to darken it add a touch of black bitumin once its dry it wont harm the birds . to stop the burning smear a thin layer of vasoline on your face and jus wipe off after you`ve done wear old socks with holes cut out to cover your wrists before you put gloves on .. try and seal any cracks joints with mastic or decoraters chaulk prior to painting .. for a redmite cure look out for poultry shield its about £8 a bottle from wells poultry equipment you can buy it on line .. i would`nt mix it 50/50 with the engine oil just try half the oil first see how it mixes and try it on an old piece of timber first .. good luck Thank you very much !! Once its all sorted I will get some photo's up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 out of interest lads can the fumes kill or cause problems with the birds? the reason I ask is a Guy has a large paddock fence running just a few feet behind my aviaries, this year he Creosoted them with some of the old stuff! it was pretty strong we could smell it in the house a good 80ft away, I worried about is the birds Inhaleing it . thankfully it seems no harm has been done this time but its now bothering me when he does it in the future..... Jasper we used to move the pigeons into another loft and move all the feed indoors i would`nt be sure if it would harm the birds could be an idea to cover the averies with some cotton sheet or something next time ?? i know me mum used to say it tainted the bread if it was left out in the kitchen 40 foot away .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rooster george 2 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 You can still get the old creosote i buy it in 25l drums and mix with tar or old oil best stuff going leave to weather for a week or two and move the birds etc in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
francolin 449 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 used to get old type free from cokeing plant 30 years ago , inside and out of kennels ,leave dogs out a day or two no problem,never saw a living thing on dogs or birds ,bet you cant get it these days health and safety or sum boxxxxxxs like said it burned like hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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