Fleas or mites?

[JessieSZ]

Hi, I think I may have found some lice eggs or something on one of my chickens, in her neck, attached to where the feather starts, there is these little white clumps.. could they be eggs from fleas or mites? if so, how can I naturally get rid of them? I dont' like using chemicals, so are there natural products?

Greatly appreciated!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Probably not fleas. More likely lice or mites.
Natural remedies are good but once you have an infestation, it's time to bring out the big guns.

 

[liz9910]

sounds like lice eggs to me, you can also post in https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures this forum for suggestions on treatment. Good luck to you!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!
Those would be mites or lice; fleas like hair, not feathers.

 

[JessieSZ]

thank you!!

 

[JessieSZ]

thank you! I will check it out!

 

[JessieSZ]

well I think I might just have too

 

[drumstick diva]

You'll have to treat the coop, roosts, nest boxes etc. If one has it the others probably will also.

 

[Lisa Wood]

Im sorry.......i am a chicken newbie, but read on thisv ery lust about chickens with fleas. Fleas lke blood.