What to do about Lice?

[casportpony]

DON'T TELL ME THAT!!!!!!!! Well, I guess I will be doing a thorough check tomorrow, what happens if you just don't treat it? Do they get really sick?

If mites, yes, they can die from mites. Lice probably just make them feel lousy.

-Kathy

 

[CuzChickens]

well, I don't think they have mites, just lice, once we burn down our firepit, I will be putting all the wood ash in the dust bating area to keep it under control, as well as the DE.

 

[casportpony]

well, I don't think they have mites, just lice, once we burn down our firepit, I will be putting all the wood ash in the dust bating area to keep it under control, as well as the DE.

Check your coop at night for the red mite.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/08/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification.html

-Kathy

 

[CuzChickens]

Ok. I do not think I have it, I thoroughly cleaned the coop today and saw not trace at all, but I will check better tomorrow night.