can dog/cat flea/tick/lice shampoo be used on a chicken?

[allmypeeps]

I hope this isn't a really stupid question...but can Zodic flea/tick shampoo for dogs/cats/puppies/kittens be used on a bantam cochin?

I tried looking up the ingredients and could not find anything relating it to poultry. It's "piperonyl butoxide technical 0.50%" and "pyrethrins 0.05%"...BUT I hear people recommend Adam's shampoo...which actually has a higher dose of these ingredients so I would think that Zodiac would actually be less toxic(?) Also saw another site recommend flea/tick shampoo although they didn't recommend a brand...

I ask because I recently adopted a bird that has lice, and didnt realize before adding her to my other 2 birds. I bought some nontoxic potassium sorbate based spray, as well as the poultry dust that tractor Supply had....BUT I am finding it is hard to spray and dust where the lice mostly are which are her belly/underside. I want to nip this lice in the butt so I figure if I lather the 3 ladies up in my kitchen sink I can also blast the buggers out of their feathers with the sink's sprayer. The zodiac shampoo is supposed to be able to kill the eggs too if left to soak,and keep repelling lice for 4 months but I am not sure if its even safe to use on them.....

I already have some on hand due to adopting a feral puppy that had lice when it came to me.

any comments????

I've heard of ivermectin pour on, except I ask the people at paris farmer's union and TSC and they just point me to the dusting powder...??

 

[ESofVA]

anyone??

 

[ChickensRDinos]

I'm not sure. I have seen a thread on this site in the past where people said they did it so you might want to do a search.

I personally have not tried that but have washed chickens and dusted chickens and would think dusting them would be much easier, especially if you already have dust. If you do wash them, make sure to dry them well with a blow dryer. I would be extra careful not to get any in their eyes or faces.

If you decide to dust there are several ways to get them really well. You want to make sure to get under their wings and around their vents.

I have heard of people using a pillow case or a sock filled with dust. I personally want to really make sure the dust goes where it is supposed to go so here is what I do.

I have done it two ways. If you have someone to help you, you can have them hold the bird. I have my fiance grab their feet with one hand and support their chest right where they roost with the other so they won't panic. That way I have access to all the feathered parts. And they are relaxed and let me move their wings and stuff. I then start at the top and work down and under sprinking and rubbing it into their feathers. It is better if you wear a mask for your own health. Avoid the birds face.

If I am alone I hold them by their ankles in one hand and flip them upside down. If you do this you need to work very fast and only hold them upside down for a few seconds. They will throw up if you hold them upside down too long and can get fluid in their lungs. not good, but if you need more time just right them, give them a little break and then go again.

When you flip them upside down they relax and spread their wings so you can dust under them really well. I then flip them back up and do the top and rub it in. Try not the get in their eyes/face. I don't flip my silkie but she is more patient anyway and lets me do whatever I want. All the regular hens I flip.

I have used Sevin and DE in the past. DE is best to prevent and Sevin is stronger so it is better if you already have a problem. It is more toxic though while DE can be eaten no problems.

 

[ChickensRDinos]

Be sure to change out all of the bedding and treat all of the birds. I would mix some DE into the new bedding.