- Jul 17, 2012
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I've decided that my chickens' bare necks must have been caused by lice or mites, I can see some lice on them for sure. Does anyone have any preferred treatments? I'm not afraid to use chemicals depending on what it is, but I want something that is safe and works. I have been reading thread after thread, and I'm really lost on what I should use with all of the difference products and the debates on each. I read that Ivermectin works, but it isn't made for chickens and can be dangerous, while DE and other powders made for it, don't really treat an infestation, just prevents it. I also have a few chicks that are at about 5 weeks and 2 broody hens that are on about 15 days of incubation, I don't want to harm any of them in particular. Thanks in advance!