- Aug 9, 2012
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Yesterday I noticed my rooster shaking his head, trying to scratch it. While I couldn't see anything, it was obvious there was something there, pestering him.
He's not fond of being messed with, so I am rarely able to get close enough to touch or examine him without a fight...something I avoid if possible.
However, this morning I was able to be close enough to him to definitely see little black flies (2-3x the size of gnats) swarming his head, landing around his ears and comb, and apparently attempting to "burrow" into crevices.
Anyone know what they are, and how to rid him of these little pests?
They do not seem to be attracted to my 11 hens....thank God!
He's not fond of being messed with, so I am rarely able to get close enough to touch or examine him without a fight...something I avoid if possible.
Anyone know what they are, and how to rid him of these little pests?
They do not seem to be attracted to my 11 hens....thank God!