lice on broody

jobson336 · « **on:** May 14, 2011, 15:36 »

hi,
ive got a hen that has just gone broody over the last few days, and ive put some eggs under her and she is sat happy, the trouble is ive just noticed a lice on her! Should i powder her or use spot on, i dont want to disturb her but im concerned about the chicks when they are born, is it safe to treat her now?
scott

joyfull · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2011, 16:21 »

broodies are prone to lice, so I would just give her a quick squirt of frontline between her shoulder blades (part the feathers). Frontline can legally be obtained from your vet but you may have to sign for it like I do as it isn't licensed for poultry.

jobson336 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2011, 16:29 »

thanks Joyfull, i'll do jus that.
scott

shetan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2011, 15:27 »

can i just ask which version of frontline would be suitable for chickens for future reference?

louiseb22 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2011, 15:33 »

Frontline for kittens is ideal, you may have to sign for it though as its not licensed for poultry.

jobson336 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2011, 16:18 »

can you not buy spot on in the supermarket? Or is that a different version than the spot on you are refering to? Im sure i have bought spot o nfor my dog for flees at Tesco??
scott

louiseb22 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2011, 16:24 »

Yes you can but if you tell them its for chickens they may make you sign for it, or you could just say its for your kittens

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