Chicken lice

[BrownSheep]

Some of my new chickens have lice. I know they can't be transferred to me but what about my sheep and other animals. I'm treating with hi-yeild. I can't find wether or not the eggs will be safe to eat. Anybody have a idea?

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Lice and mites are species specific, so they won't bother your sheep. I'm not familiar with Hi-yield, so I'm not sure if the eggs are ok or not. Hope you find an answer!

 

[Cornish Heritage]

Try putting Food Grade Diatemaceous Earth (DE) out for the chickens so that they can "bathe" in it. It will kill the bugs.

Liz