Need help with lice

[ClemsonAg]

I have 4 hens and was checking over them today and found what I assume is poultry lice. Can anyone confirm this and give me some ideas on treatments/ prevention. Here is a picture. I don't care solely about holistic stuff. I'm looking for something the works the best. Here's a picture of the culprit.

 

[Judy]

I can't really tell from your pic, but if they have lice/mites, the classic treatment is 5% Sevin garden dust on the birds. You'll also need to treat the coop; Sevin liquid to spray on surfaces is good. The links below show what to look for and discuss treatment.

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

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/818674/are-these-some-kind-of-egg-clusters/0_20#post_11897957

 

[realsis]

I use ivermectin to rid mine of lice and mites.i mix one part ivermectin to two parts water and use a small art paint brush and paint the skin on the back under each wing and circle the vent. This method works wonderfully for me. Their are many different methods but I've had great success with this. I repeat treatment in 11 days.

 

[ClemsonAg]

Which type of ivermectin would it be. I see Walmart has a few different kind.

 

[dawg53]

Which type of ivermectin would it be. I see Walmart has a few different kind.

I recommend that you follow Flockwatchers advice. You cant treat the coop with ivermectin.

 

[Lovemy3girls]

One of my girls was attacked by my dog who snuck into the coop. I was comforting her and listening to her breathing, once I knew she was ok I put her in the nesting box. Shortly after I could feel something in my hair, I found two little bugs, they were light brownish in colour I am assuming they are lice or mites.
I live in Canada where it is now -13c with lots of snow. I only have 3 girls in a small coop, what should I do?

 

[ClemsonAg]

How long after I apply sevin dust should I wait to eat eggs? Does it matter?

 

[BantamLover21]

How long after I apply sevin dust should I wait to eat eggs? Does it matter?

I'm not 100% sure what the withdrawal period is, but if I'm remembering right, it is either 0 days or 7 days.

 

[Judy]

No withdrawal for Sevin.

 

[ClemsonAg]

No withdrawal for Sevin.

Out of curiosity, is that from experience or hear/ say? Just want to be sure.