Hen house fauna

Fat Hen · « **on:** January 22, 2008, 16:12 »

Hi, just cleaned out my hen house and noticed quite a few flies, about 1/4" long. Should I be concerned or is this normal :?:

I have vacuumed thoroughly, and dusted around all nooks & crannies & perches with barrier red mite powder, though from what I have read I don't think I (or my chickens) have red mite.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2008, 17:39 »

If it's flies - no problem

Have you looked at the picture of red mites I have posted in the Parasites Information topic ?

Follow the link in my signature if you need to see what they look like

Fat Hen · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2008, 18:21 »

They were some sort of flying beastie, a little over 1/4 ", looked something like mosquito and were crawling about in the wood shaving/poo on hen house floor.

Inspected hens and no sign of bites and look happy enough.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2008, 18:48 »

Give it a good dusting either with lice or mite powder or Diatom, I'm sure they are not a problem - just looking for a nice warm place for the winter

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2008, 18:50 »

Although I recall OH has done some work on penguins at a UK zoo with malaria carried by avian mosquitoes - so kill'em

Fat Hen · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2008, 18:58 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Although I recall OH has done some work on penguins at a UK zoo with malaria carried by avian mosquitoes - so kill'em

Arrgh :!: I'd better stock up on tonic water for their drink

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2008, 19:03 »

Quote from: "Fat Hen"

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Although I recall OH has done some work on penguins at a UK zoo with malaria carried by avian mosquitoes - so kill'em

Arrgh :!: I'd better stock up on tonic water for their drink

What a brilliant Idea, can I come and live in your chicken coop

Fat Hen · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2008, 19:07 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Quote from: "Fat Hen"
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
Although I recall OH has done some work on penguins at a UK zoo with malaria carried by avian mosquitoes - so kill'em

Arrgh :!: I'd better stock up on tonic water for their drink

What a brilliant Idea, can I come and live in your chicken coop

Ice n lemon :?:

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