My pigeon is scratching and biting while on eggs. Does she have lice?

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My pigeon laid an egg two week ago and she is sitting on it always. I think she has lice. She is always scratching and Biting herself. Sometimes she swallows her inner white feather by mistake while biting herself. What should I do now? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out. Treating with topical medications could have residual effects that could affect a newly hatched chick. Injectable ivermectin could help but most of these lice are chewing, not blood sucking, so could be less effective. Lice are typically visible to the eye and can be found on the underside of wing feathers. Check before treating. Good luck.

My pigeon is scratching and biting while on eggs. Does she have lice?

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