One of our older hens just got hit with flystrike 

With the high heat and heavy rains we’ve been getting here in Colorado, the flies have been intense this year. It happened very fast and with the 24 hour cycle of fly larvae, things can go downhill quickly.
This particular hen has always had somewhat of an unkept and dirty bum, however, we’re keeping a very close eye on everyone because they’re drinking lots of water in this heat, which can cause loose stools, dirty bums, and easy access for flies to lay their eggs.
We’re on day two of maggot mitigation and wound treatment. Things are looking much much better, however, she is weak and recovery is going to take some time if she can hang in there.


With the high heat and heavy rains we’ve been getting here in Colorado, the flies have been intense this year. It happened very fast and with the 24 hour cycle of fly larvae, things can go downhill quickly.
This particular hen has always had somewhat of an unkept and dirty bum, however, we’re keeping a very close eye on everyone because they’re drinking lots of water in this heat, which can cause loose stools, dirty bums, and easy access for flies to lay their eggs.
We’re on day two of maggot mitigation and wound treatment. Things are looking much much better, however, she is weak and recovery is going to take some time if she can hang in there.