Lice and Ticks in Pigeons is a serious problem because, they can scratch themselves and damage their feathers in the process. This can affect the race results seriously. I have also faced this issue in my loft and after trying many medicines, I found the natural method of treating the lice in pigeons was very effective. I have shared the medicines I use to treat the lice and tick problem for my pigeons here. Please try it, definitely you will get best result…!!!
The medicine:
Mix all the below items in 5 Liter water and shake it well. Dip your pigeons in this mixed water after an hour for best results.
- Two tablespoons vasambu podi (sweet flag in English and its botanical name is Acorus Calamus).
- Three lemon juice
- Two lemon size padikaram stone (Alum stone or Potassium alum)
- One tablespoon raw salt
- One teaspoon turmeric power
The purpose of each items……
- Vasambu (sweet flag) will act as an anti-tick agent
- Lemon – antiseptic
- Padikaram stone (Alum stone or Potassium alum) for silky soft feathers
- Raw salt iodine removes lice eggs from feathers
- Turmeric – antibiotic & anti fungus