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  1. BantamLover21

    How do chickens get lice?

    Mites are an annoying problem, aren't they? Your birds can be fine one day, and then two days later they're covered in mites. Sometimes the mites are easy to get rid of; other times they're not. My flock has experienced several mite infestations, all of which have been treated, but have still...
  2. BantamLover21

    How do chickens get lice?

    Well, there is Poultry Protecter, (http://www.mannapro.com/products/poultry/poultry-protector/) which is an all-natural mite/lice deterrent. You can sometimes find it at a livestock/farm supply store, as it is somewhat common. In my experience, sometimes Poultry Protecter works, and other times...
  3. BantamLover21

    How do chickens get lice?

    Lice and mites live in the environment, on wild birds, and on other chickens. Because they're everywhere, even with every precautionary measure, almost every flock will eventually become infested with external parasites. Large infestations of mites/lice can cause lethargy, weight loss, feather...
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