Chicken with lice

[chickengirl25]

My pet rooster Mr.Mini has had chicken lice for about two months now. I can't seem to get rid of them. I've tried diatomaceous earth for pets but it doesn't work. Also I have been trying to get him to dust bathe to help get rid of them, but he won't.

 

[foreverlearning]

DE helps prevent an infestation but does nothing to rid one. Go get either poultry dust or sevin 5%. Clean the coop really good, throw out any bedding where the chickens can't get to it, dust all birds everywhere except the head, and repeat in 7 days. Giving them a bath before dusting to rid them of some of the bugs is also a good idea but not necessary. Make sure they are dry before you dust them.

 

[chickengirl25]

Okay thank you! I will try that.