Strange Fly

[Evadig]

What are these flies and how do I get rid of them? They were there earlier in the summer, then I throughly cleaned out everything and started the deep litter method in all pens. That took care of them for a week but they’re back again. There seems to be at least a hundred of them in the run!

 

[Egg Snatcher]

Those look like moths

 

[WingsysRoost]

Those look like drain flies to me. Unfortunately, I'm not actually sure how to get rid of them. A quick Google search is giving me methods for how to get rid of flies in general, but not drain flies specifically.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I agree they look like drain flies. I know how to get rid of them indoors (they're very persistent) but it's probably impossible to completely get rid of them outdoors. They're attracted to wet environments and things like mildew, algae slime.

 

[Evadig]

Can they cause flystrike?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Can they cause flystrike?

No, they're just annoying. They're attracted to things like mildew and algae scum and sludge which I think is what they eat (it's what the larva eat at least) so might want to check your waterer or nearby gutters/drains for any build up that's attractive to them.

 

[Evadig]

Thank you! I will try to get rid of as many as I can and then keep it dry as possible so they don’t come back.

 

[PanosGR]

What are these flies and how do I get rid of them? They were there earlier in the summer, then I throughly cleaned out everything and started the deep litter method in all pens. That took care of them for a week but they’re back again. There seems to be at least a hundred of them in the run!

Those are drain flies, scientifically known as Psychodidae. I frequently spot them in my bathroom, often perched on the walls. Personally, they don't bother me, but the idea of insects multiplying within your home can be quite vexing.