Can permethrin be used on chickens?

[Ebz5003]

My chickens have lice and I ordered some Permethrin because the Elector ESP is taking forever to arrive. The label on it says good for goats, horses, dogs, coops, but does not mention the dosage for use ON chickens. How much do I put in how much water to spray on them? Or is this not safe? Thanks

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Permethrin is safe for chickens. I use the powder though so I can't answer your question. The powder can be put into a nylon sock, like a knee-high, and used as a powder puff all over the chickens, under their wings, between their legs, etc. The liquid makes a good spray for the coop, to get between boards and in cracks, on and under the roost, etc. I think you can also spray the chickens but an Educator like @Eggcessive, @coach723 or @Wyorp Rock might know more about that.

Corrected typos

 

[coach723]

Can you post a picture of the product you have?

 

[Ebz5003]

Can you post a picture of the product you have?

 

[coach723]

Ok, below is a PDF of the label on Gordons 10%, which is what I have, should be the same. For use on the birds they say dilute it 1 part to 200 parts water. For premises it's one part to 19 parts water.

 

[Ebz5003]

Ok, below is a PDF of the label on Gordons 10%, which is what I have, should be the same. For use on the birds they say dilute it 1 part to 200 parts water. For premises it's one part to 19 parts water.

Thank you!

 

[Eggcessive]

I usually dilute Permethrin 10 concentrate 5 ml (1 tsp) in 1 quart (32 ounces) of water which is 1:230.

 

[Ebz5003]

I usually dilute Permethrin 10 concentrate 5 ml (1 tsp) in 1 quart (32 ounces) of water which is 1:230.

Thanks!

 

[Ebz5003]

Thanks!

I usually dilute Permethrin 10 concentrate 5 ml (1 tsp) in 1 quart (32 ounces) of water which is 1:230.

Do I need to throw the eggs out if I am applying it directly to chickens? If so, for how long?

 

[coach723]

There is no egg withdrawl for permethrin.
Just to make sure you are aware, it is toxic to cats, so if you have cats, make sure they are kept away from it.