is this lice? (with photo)

[threehorses]

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Maybe in a day, yeah. I probably would. That's a good question. Silly hens!

 

[woolymama]

Glad I found this thread - my flock has lice and I was afraid to use the permethrin because Wikipedia says it's highly toxic to cats - but if you are all using it and presumably none of you have managed to kill your cats with it, then I feel a whole lot better about using it!
I got the Y-Tex brand of it at TSC.
As an aside, I called the local farm and garden place that has "All your chicken and poultry supply needs" and asked about poultry dust for lice, and he replied "All I got is chicken grit". So much for all my needs, right?
Really wish we had a co-op here!

 

[woolymama]

Actually I should have asked - I also have guineas that share the coop - is it safe for them as well????

 

[threehorses]

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Yes, it is.

I also have cats. It's fine for guineas - you can even use it on them.

 

[ZepChick]

I have read on this forum multiple times that cedar shavings are a no-no in your coop. I agree with the previous poster about respiratory issues and cedar shavings.