Dosage of Borax per gallon?

[QuailMan6666]

I am treating for feather lice in my pigeon. How much of Borax do I mix with a gallon of water, and for how long do I submerge my pigeon in it?

 

[Debbie292d]

Borax: use 1 cup of borax for 16 cups of water, or ¼ cup borax for 4 cups water, or 1/8 to 2.

 

[QuailMan6666]

My pigeon doesn't have any more feather lice after I dipped him in Borax water three days ago. Is it normal for the treatment to take three days to kill off all the lice?

 

[Debbie292d]

My pigeon doesn't have any more feather lice after I dipped him in Borax water three days ago. Is it normal for the treatment to take three days to kill off all the lice?

I've never had lice here, but my understanding is when products are used to kill them, they'll die, but remain stuck on the feathers for days later.

I'd think if you wanted them off, you could bathe them in some warm Epsom salt water. That's what I would do as I'd want them rid of them buggers asap!