May 5, 2022 #1 S Seminole_al Chirping Sep 29, 2021 31 98 76 Just got two ducks to add to my flock of chickens the other day and noticed today this young one has some sort of insects all around its eye. Any ideas what this may be and how to treat?
Just got two ducks to add to my flock of chickens the other day and noticed today this young one has some sort of insects all around its eye. Any ideas what this may be and how to treat?
May 5, 2022 #2 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 15 Years May 3, 2009 157,494 619,093 2,237 New Jersey Do an on site search on 'stick tight fleas'. Several threads for their eradication should appear. Treat before they spread to the rest of your flock.
Do an on site search on 'stick tight fleas'. Several threads for their eradication should appear. Treat before they spread to the rest of your flock.
May 5, 2022 #4 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 15 Years May 3, 2009 157,494 619,093 2,237 New Jersey Permethrin spray dabbed on with a Q tip should kill them. Careful not to get it in the eyes. Once dead, it may be necessary to pluck them off by hand.
Permethrin spray dabbed on with a Q tip should kill them. Careful not to get it in the eyes. Once dead, it may be necessary to pluck them off by hand.