Flystrike in hatching eggs?

[casportpony]

What kind of spray have you been using?

 

[SlipperyGoose]

The fan is a good idea. I am not sure how the momma duck would be able to get in and out with netting around the nest but I’ll definitely look into it!

Can you tell me where (in the pic you posted) the nest is? I was thinking just trying to be creative about basically surrounding the nest with the screen? Maybe moving food and water in there and just opening it up for a little bit a few times a day. I imagine she isn't trying to wander too far if her babies are hatching right now, and this will cut down on time the hatchlings are exposed to flies.

 

[WVduckchick]

So sorry this is happening!

I agree, without totally cleaning her nest, its going to be tough to get any ducklings to hatch and stay alive.

Another thought, in the meantime, is I tried one of these for the first time this year, and was amazed at the amount of flies that it caught!! Half full in just a couple of days! Like 5 bucks at tractor supply or Walmart. If you could hang one near enough to attract them away from the nest, but far enough away to get them away from her, it could help.

Good luck!

 

[SlipperyGoose]

I didn't mention it, but those things work wonders!! And they're safe to have around because it's not a toxic chemical you're spraying around! Warning: They stink (it's got like curdled something-or-another in them) so just be aware when you set it up! lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

They really do stink I have 3 of them hanging around when it begins to smell like dead animal I know it’s time to dump and start fresh

 

[ronott1]

So sorry this is happening!

I agree, without totally cleaning her nest, its going to be tough to get any ducklings to hatch and stay alive.

Another thought, in the meantime, is I tried one of these for the first time this year, and was amazed at the amount of flies that it caught!! Half full in just a couple of days! Like 5 bucks at tractor supply or Walmart. If you could hang one near enough to attract them away from the nest, but far enough away to get them away from her, it could help.

Good luck!

Thanks for the tip!

 

[WVduckchick]

They really do stink I have 3 of them hanging around when it begins to smell like dead animal I know it’s time to dump and start fresh

Perfect analogy!

 

[casportpony]

I know many people don't like using sprays, but if the flies are bad enough it's something to consider. When I have lots of flies in an area I mix 6.7 ounces permethrin to 1 gallon and spray walls, concrete, and dirt.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I was sure if the permethrin spray would be safe around eggs or hatching duckling K. Poultry protector is a chemical .

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I might try some Golden Malrin fly bait. Put it in a place up high away from your animals.
There's also a natural product you can use in the bedding to keep fly populations down.
http://gro2max.com/farm360/
Be very careful with the following stuff though. I do use it.
https://www.starbarproducts.com/products/rural-retail/golden-malrin-fly-bait

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016...imit-wildlife-deaths-misuse-deadly-fly-killer