Lice - how do I know?

[HenNewbie]

My girls have a few (like 2) tiny white flakes on their backs. Someone said lice looks like dandruff. The girls are on the medicated starter. They are 7 weeks. Are there any photos? I didn't find any through the search feature.

 

[Dar]

http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0018.html

http://www.poultryhub.org/index.php/Lice_and_Mites

try those 2 sites..

I tried to get an image of a lice that was big and clear but it did not work...try googling poultry lice..

they are easy to get rid of but takes time

 

[HenNewbie]

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I got a photo of one of my girls:

 

[Msbear]

you're fine, sweety

 

[CMV]

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Agree.

You are not really apt to see lice unless you are looking for them. They hang out near the skin and lay their eggs near the base of the feathers.