How do you keep lice off permanently from your chickens?

[critterlover]

I love the idea of a powder puff with a nylon knee high. I don't have problems with mites, but have wondered how I would dust my girls the way everyone advises if a problem should develop. That sounds like an excellent way to do it!

Thanks for the idea.

 

[Quillgirl]

DE is diatomaceous earth (food grade)

 

[samnsuey]

I use poultry and garden dust.
Twice a week for a month should do the trick. Any birds that have lice should be quarantined during that time so as not to spread the lice.

 

[big as]

Hi what is de for lice

 

[kendradillon]

De is diatomatious earth you can get it at feed stores

 

[speckledhen]

De is diatomatious earth you can get it at feed stores

There is more to it than that. Not all feed stores carry FOOD GRADE DE. It MUST be food grade to use around chickens, not pool grade! Be very clear on that!