Flies in coop/run

[ForFlocksSake]

I put my chicks outside In their coop and run 2 days ago and already there are TONS of flies in side the coop and around the run. It's not poop buildup since its only been 2 days. We only give them grower feed right now so it's not from food scraps. Is this just part of chickens or is something not right? We had some crazy rain for a few days prior to me putting them outside but haven't had any rain since then. Im in Florida so it's definitely hot but im just surprised by how many flies have already congregated in the chicken area.

 

[nuthatched]

Fly traps help

 

[ForFlocksSake]

Fly traps help

the sticky kind? are there any you recommend for outdoors?

 

[nuthatched]

the sticky kind? are there any you recommend for outdoors?

The ones that you add water to, the horse area at the feed store should have some.

 

[jus10inla]

These are necessities

 

[ForFlocksSake]

These are necessities

is that what Nuthatched (previous response) suggested? ill look for it!

 

[Mrs J]

I spray my bedding with citronella. I also hang old cd’s up to dazzle them.
Apple cider vinegar – Flies love the smell of apples and vinegar. Create a homemade trap by mixing some apple cider vinegar with a natural liquid soap in a bowl. The flies will be attracted to the aroma, but will become trapped by the surface tension created by the soap in the liquid solution.
Hope this helps. Also there are a lot of essential oils that are beneficial to ward off flys.

 

[jus10inla]

is that what Nuthatched (previous response) suggested? ill look for it!

Yes. Tsc , atwoods, lowes, it’s called bug bag.

 

[jus10inla]

Worth weight in gold

 

[ForFlocksSake]

Worth weight in gold

Thanks!