Oct 11, 2010 #1 jamrock In the Brooder 9 Years Oct 11, 2010 12 0 22 mo I bought my 5 cochins and they have lice.I have read to use sevin dust in a bag with the chickens head out of the bag.Does this work?Is it harmful?
I bought my 5 cochins and they have lice.I have read to use sevin dust in a bag with the chickens head out of the bag.Does this work?Is it harmful?
Oct 11, 2010 #2 welasharon Crowing 9 Years Jun 28, 2010 3,955 126 256 North Florida You will have to treat at least twice. I used sevin the first time....got quite a good dusting myself so in 10 days I used ivomec on the backs of their necks. Lots easier.\\ sharon
You will have to treat at least twice. I used sevin the first time....got quite a good dusting myself so in 10 days I used ivomec on the backs of their necks. Lots easier.\\ sharon
Oct 11, 2010 #3 DaniLovesChickens Songster 9 Years Jul 18, 2010 170 6 101 Michigan I would recommend using Ivomec or Eprinex (a type of ivomec). Much easier, especially for a small number of chickens. Remember to repeat in 2 weeks. It might not be a bad idea to use Seven in the coop though - nesting material, dusting pits. You don't have to use very much either. Good luck!!!
I would recommend using Ivomec or Eprinex (a type of ivomec). Much easier, especially for a small number of chickens. Remember to repeat in 2 weeks. It might not be a bad idea to use Seven in the coop though - nesting material, dusting pits. You don't have to use very much either. Good luck!!!