Henergy Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 In our local paper today was a story of a local animal trust issuing a blow fly warning to anyone keeping chickens, especially aimed at new keepers who may not be aware of the danger posed. Unfortunately, the paper did not then go on to expand at all about what the danger was - so I'm hoping someone here can ? What are they refering too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 HERE is some info (found in FAQs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I guess they are probably referring to the danger of flystrike which often isnt obvious in a chicken till you examine it closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchanted Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thank you all so much for the heads up on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Flystrike can happen horribly quickly so look out in the warm weather. Just a pooey bottom on an ailing chicken is enough to allow them to get a hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wow - never knew. Thank you for clearing it up for me but it is nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Rabbit and chickens are both at risk but i have seem many a fly blown animal including dogs, cats and foxes. It is every unpleasant and takes hold quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
