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    Ask Our Vet Lice and mites in chickens

    May 20, 2022 2 minutes

    Dear Prof McCrindle,

    Are there any natural/non-chemical means to treat lice and mites in chickens?

    Kind regards,

    Anonymous

    Dear Anonymous,

    Yes, there are guidelines for organic farming methods for poultry that don’t include modern pesticides and insecticides. Different types of external parasites require different approaches. Nonetheless, management, cleanliness and hygiene remain the

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