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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: sussexchook on October 23, 2011, 14:57

Title: lice
Post by: sussexchook on October 23, 2011, 14:57

any one know a good solution to mites ? lol

Title: Re: lice
Post by: joyfull on October 23, 2011, 16:45

my vet prescribes frontline spray for my hens. As frontline isn't licensed for poultry I have to sign for it  :)

Title: Re: lice
Post by: freebirdy on October 23, 2011, 20:04

Do you mean mites or lice? For lice I use Johnsons cat flea spay (kitten strength) Small spary on back of choocks neck, under each wing and by the vent. (Make sure you cover the vent!! Imagine sparying a chemical on your bits and pieces - ouch!) As for red mite Ive never had an infestation of the little beasties yet (no doubt my time will come) but I'm armed and dangerous with Poulty Shield.