When I stayed at my friendâs family house for two weeks to handle a small business, I noticed something odd in their compound: their chickens were infested with lice. At first, I didnât think much of it, but within a few days, I realized how serious it was. The lice would crawl through the feathers of the chickens and sometimes end up on people's clothes or bodies. It was so irritating to see, and I began to worry they might get into my hair.
Surprisingly, even though I spent so much time there, I never got infested. I was careful not to touch the chickens or sit too close to them, but the fear of waking up with itchy hair still haunted me daily. My friendâs family joked that maybe I had "special immunity," but honestly, I think it was pure grace or maybe their constant cleaning helped a bit.
The family later decided the best solution was to get rid of the chickens entirely. They explained that lice infestations are common for people who rear chickens, especially if the birds are free-range and mix with others from less hygienic environments. It wasnât an easy decision for them because the chickens were a source of income, but the infestation was becoming unbearable.
By the time I left, the chickens were gone, and the family started working on thoroughly cleaning the area to ensure the lice didnât spread further.