maria7772 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I cleaned out my Egg Cube yesterday and noticed a lot of flies. It has been warm recently so I assume that's why they are drawn irresistibly to the poo trays. In the poo trays, alongside the poo, were what looked like tiny white spiral casts. A bit like baby's fingernails! My hens are fine, showing no sign of any illness or infestation. I've dosed them with Flubenvent just in case, but does anyone know what these little casts are? Anything to do with the flies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Welcome aboard. Can you post a picture of the casts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Welcome to the forum, Maria . No idea what those could be but will be interested to see photos, if you can post some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 sounds interesting. Do you have a white chicken just out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Are they tiny fruit flies???? I have loads of these in my compost bins at the moment munching their way through rotting apples. They are very tiny flies and they have eggs and pupa cases that might be what you have seen? Found this online not sure if it helps. http://www.the-piedpiper.co.uk/th6h.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Some times when new feathers come through they have a little quill type casing, and when this comes off as the feather grows they can look like tiny nails Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
