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πŸ”¬ Lice

Shaft Louse

Menopon gallinae

About

A fast-moving louse found on the feather shafts of chickens and other poultry. It feeds primarily on feather barbs and can cause significant plumage damage.

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Did You Know?

Shaft lice can run so quickly across feathers that they are difficult to catch even with practiced fingers during bird examinations.