Gnats?

Cat · « **on:** January 19, 2009, 04:10 »

Hi

I have what looks like gnats in my hen house. They are a bit smaller than the average fruit gnat. When I squash them there is a bit of blood. Is this a parasite? will they harm my hens? what can I do to get rid of them? are there any natural remedies to keep them away?

I have noticed that my hens peck at them and eat them.

Thanks for your help

Cat

Vember · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:59 »

Hi Cat

Are these critters flying, or just wondering about in there :?

Sarah

Cat · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:13 »

Hi Sarah

They fly when you disturb them. Otherwise they just sit.
:?

Vember · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:18 »

I wouldn't imagine they are doing any harm to your birds :?

There's a link here all about external parasites
http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=5250

If you able to get some sort of flea treatment to pop on your girls then maybe this would help protect them just incase :?

Sorry I'm not much help

Sarah

Bodger · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:22 »

Nothing to worry about at all.

Gnats?

Cat

Gnats?

Vember

Gnats?

Cat

Gnats?

Vember

Gnats?

Bodger

Gnats?