Chickabee Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I've read that crested Polands can have trouble with a certain type of lice in their crest. Is this common, and do you think I should use some kind of prevention. I don't like using chemicals unless I have to. What would you treat it with? I have diatomaceous earth. Because they free range all the time they don't have a dust bath. In fact I've not even seen them try to make one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Its true they can get lice/mites in their crests, so they should be checked regularly. Frontline spray (not the drops they are too strong) *which is not licensed for poultry* is effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thank you. I will get some just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I use an ivermectin based spot on available from flyte so fancy... I use every 12 weeks and coincide this with worming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I use a liberal dusting of lice powder but to be honest, even when I go for a while without doing this I've not had problems other than a terrible time about 18 months ago when I bought in 2 girlies that were horribly infested. Then I got a spot on from the vet. The lice had got into their eyes and it was a real mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yuk. I gave these 2 a really good check over before I agreed to buy them. Have learnt from my mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
