Lice? Mites?

Vee_Bri

In the Brooder
May 17, 2024
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I can’t seem to identify if this is lice or mites?

I know some websites sell smaller quantities of elector psp. Does anyone know the fastest shipping?

Thank you!
 

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From the shape it looks like lice. Lice reproduce every 10 days, so treatment should be done at 10 day intervals. Permethrin is affordable. It comes in a garden dust available at most feed stores, and also in a spray bottle. The best value is Martins or Gordons permethrin 10 concentrate that has to be mixed with water in a spray bottle or garden sprayer for treating the coop, roosts, nest boxes, and chickens. An 8 ounce bottle from Tractor Supply is about $10. Mix that one 1 tsp or 5 ml per quart (32 ounces) of water. Here is some reading about lice and mites with pictures:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification/
 

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