Menopon gallinae (shaft louse) has been recovered from the feathers of chickens,

guinea fowl, and other bird species 208,215. Menopon gallinae is yellow and
measures 2 mm in length. It has a triangular head with club-shaped antennae
208 (Figure 10.32). Few details are known of the life cycle of M. gallinae. Eggs
are deposited at the base of the feathers of the breast and thighs217.
Hyperchromic anemia has been reported in affected birds 196. However, it is
usually nonpathogenic and so clinical signs are generally not observed. Heavy
infestations may cause restlessness, lowered production, and unthriftiness.
Diagnosis is made by identifying M. gallinae on the bird. Treatments
recommended for M. gallinae are similar to those recommended for
Cuclotogaster heterographa. In one study, an herbal compound of Cedrus
deodara, Azadirachta indica, and Embelia ribes diluted 1:10 to 1:50 and sprayed
for three successive days eliminated the infestation218. Menopon gallinae does
not infest humans, but may serve as a reservoir for Chlamydiophila psittaci.