MAGGOTS in my nesting box

[chantelhatt]

I checked on my broody Chinese Silkie and noticed she had a dead chick under her when I took it out it was full of MAGGOTS, what do I do?

 

[Lockdown199]

Is there only one? I'd remove the dead one and the hen and other chicks if there are any will eat the maggots.

 

[iwiw60]

If it were me I would pick up each surviving chick, checking them for any critters on them and move them to a dog crate that you should set up prior to starting the "move". Place each chick in there and double-check your hen...get them settled in to their new digs with water and feed nearby.

Then it's time to clean out that broody/nesting area...thoroughly!! Use a vacuum if you have to, then scrub every nook and cranny. You can use white vinegar with a touch of Dawn detergent in it...clean it really good.

So sorry about the loss of the chick...let us know how it goes!