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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: chasechicken on May 29, 2009, 09:14

Title: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: chasechicken on May 29, 2009, 09:14

Hi all

I noticed when cleaning out the hen house yesterday that there were several little black flies in there.  Most were on the wall and a few on the floor.

They were very small and didn't seem to be a danger but just wanted to check if it's a problem and whether I should somehow treat it, or just let them live in there.

The important thing is I couldn't see any mites although am going to give the house a good powdering over the weekend!

Thanks

D

Title: Re: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: Roughlee Handled on May 29, 2009, 09:47

Small black flys are nothing to worry about.

Title: Re: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: Aunt Sally on May 29, 2009, 15:42

it's the big black ones you need to look out for  :ohmy:

Title: Re: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: Aunt Sally on May 29, 2009, 15:43

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/99/281668085_ca6a5fc32a.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: Roughlee Handled on May 29, 2009, 19:54

or the Scottish flys
(http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/dd9d245d11521e40)

Title: Re: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: karlooben on May 29, 2009, 20:22

ohh no here we go again  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Small black flies in hen house
Post by: chasechicken on May 31, 2009, 15:35

Lol - thanks for the "reassurance"... ;)