Poultry Lice???

[Moodyblues7718]

Yesterday I noticed my rooster had barely noticable small white bugs crawling on his nose, ears, and face I've noticed brown bugs that I dont know what are on them and I dusted the chickens but I've never seen these before can someone tell me what they are and how to treat them???

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. They are probably mites and lice. You should clean the coop out and put seven dust everywhere especially any cracks. I would give the chickens a bath with a flea shampoo. Just be careful on the face.

 

[Moodyblues7718]

We have FFA fair Monday If treated tommorow should most be gone??

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! Lice usually get going very soon after you dust them, so hopefully they won't be noticeable by Monday.

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Here is an informative link regarding lice and mites you might find useful.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mites-chicken-pests-how-to-protect-your-chickens-from-mites





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[Moodyblues7718]

OK, Thanks