Chicken Lice Problem :/

[dani_chickenz]

Hi everyone
I noticed recently that my chickens have chicken lice.... and it has spread to my 4 day old chicks. Does anyone no what i can do for the chicks?

 

[dawg53]

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Sevin dust is safe to use on them, avoid their eyes and nostrils. Put a little on your finger and gently rub it in on them. Repeat in 10 days. You'll need to treat the adults as well, the inside of their house, nests and roosts. Redust the others and the inside of their house as well in 10 days to kill nits that have hatched from the initial dusting. This will end their lifecycle. Sevin dust can be purchased at Lowe's for $4.97.

 

[dani_chickenz]

Ok thankyou very much

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I use Permethrin 10%. I dilute it in a big pump sprayer and go around at night when the birds are on the roost and spray them down. Much easier than dusting.

 

[remadl700]

DE is another natural alternative to Sevin. I have had very good succes with it and it is 100% safe to handle and use around chickens.