I understand the work this took. As a kid, our flock was INFESTED with fleas! The fleas were so bad that the poor chickens had a line of fleas along the ridge on top of their head cones. We had to get a 55 gallon barrel and dip each chicken in the solution. Not fun. Then my father sprayed the entire acre that the house and coop were on with Malathion. Some years produce a bumper crop of fleas/lice/rats.☹
Thank you for sharing.
Elector PSP is what I use. It is pricey, but it lasts a long time. It kills eggs too.
I may have to splurge because I have so many birds to cover! 😅
Thank you for the helpful information. Glad you found out when you did.
I understand the work this took. As a kid, our flock was INFESTED with fleas! The fleas were so bad that the poor chickens had a line of fleas along the ridge on top of their head cones. We had to get a 55 gallon barrel and dip each chicken in the solution. Not fun. Then my father sprayed the entire acre that the house and coop were on with Malathion. Some years produce a bumper crop of fleas/lice/rats.☹
I’m so sorry to hear y’all had that problem! Yes 9 coops of chickens was a lot to go over and it’s still an ongoing problem 🤦♀️
I’m sorry to hear of all the
extra work you have had to do.
I hope this infestation doesn’t last long. Are your other animals in jeopardy?
That is a very good question! No because lice are very host specific and only like the chickens. 👍
Thank you so much. ✝️🐓🐔🎚️