4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[darrenschickens]

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?

[Christian]

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!

 

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[Gamebird]

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.