darrenschickens Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 While parting feathers and examining my hens I've noticed a couple with lice. About 2mm long, 1mm wide and yellow in colour running around at the base of the feathers. If I go to the pet shop I'll probably only find a treatment aimed at pet birds like budgies. Am I best off grabbing something like that and treating the birds as soon as possible or waiting to get hold of a treatment mentioned in the locked part of the forum - Barrier red mite powder or Poultry shield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Pet shops sell Johnsons Lice spray - a white can with a budgie on it - that will do the trick. Be warned though, use in a well ventilated area, it stinks! edited to add - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=24048&view=unread#unread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I use Xeno 200 It should be noted that it is not licenced for poulty use in the UK. However, a lot of people on this forum use it. About 7 sprays on the back of the chicken's neck does the trick. It is also recommended that there should be a 7 day egg withdrawal period but I have eaten these eggs with no side effects (well, not that I've noticed. ) So far I have not had any problems with lice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
