Topic of the Week - Fly Strike

[JanetMarie]

Should chicken owners automatically deworm and give probiotics no matter if you think they have a problem or not, just to be on the safe side? The more I'm reading on worms and fly strike it makes me nervous to just not do anything for them.

Probiotics yes, first thing as chicks, then occasionally through adulthood.

With worming my opinion is not to treat unless you see the worms in the poo, or have had a sample test positive at the vet. Some owners treat for worms as a preventative.

Best prevention is to keep their house cleaned of poo daily, give them plenty of area to roam, fresh water at all times, and keep an eye on their backends, as well as their entire body.

 

[Crazy Mama]

Balanced diet first.
Probiotics, meh, maybe in moderation.
Fecal test for worm species and counts before treating.
JMO.

Ok, I've been wondering about it, thank you I appreciate it.

 

[Crazy Mama]

Probiotics yes, first thing as chicks, then occasionally through adulthood.

With worming my opinion is not to treat unless you see the worms in the poo, or have had a sample test positive at the vet. Some owners treat for worms as a preventative.

Best prevention is to keep their house cleaned of poo daily, give them plenty of area to roam, fresh water at all times, and keep an eye on their backends, as well as their entire body.

 

[Crazy Mama]

Yes, they're free range with 5 acres I clean the coop and the pen daily but I have 2 Cornish that are pooey and I have to check them and I'm just praying that it's ok. Thank you for the info.

 

[suebee]

I've had several cases of flystrike over the years. If you don't catch it early it can be fatal. If you see flies around the butt area chances are good that flystrike is happening. I soak the chicken in a tub of water so I can see the area better and also clean any poop around the vent. If there are maggots, clear as many as you can using rubber gloves and tweezers. Then I spray Prolap screw worm/ear tick aerosol. It kills the hiding maggots and deters the flies. After that has dried I spray Vetericyn wound care on area. Depending on how severe the case is how I determine length of treatment. Usually every other day is sufficient for the Vetericyn and weekly for Prolap screw worm. Total length of treatment is about a month. I only have silkies and it's difficult to see their bottoms so I've gotten into the habit of checking on a regular basis especially in warmer months.

 

[Kiki]

NETFLIX USERS: Check out episode 5 of The Untold Stories of the ER.

 

[casportpony]

NETFLIX USERS: Check out episode 5 of The Untold Stories of the ER.

Did someone have flystrike?

 

[casportpony]

Is it the one with the baby?

 

[DuckPro]

I'm lurking round this thread..
Seems interesting..

 

[Crazy Mama]

I've had several cases of flystrike over the years. If you don't catch it early it can be fatal. If you see flies around the butt area chances are good that flystrike is happening. I soak the chicken in a tub of water so I can see the area better and also clean any poop around the vent. If there are maggots, clear as many as you can using rubber gloves and tweezers. Then I spray Prolap screw worm/ear tick aerosol. It kills the hiding maggots and deters the flies. After that has dried I spray Vetericyn wound care on area. Depending on how severe the case is how I determine length of treatment. Usually every other day is sufficient for the Vetericyn and weekly for Prolap screw worm. Total length of treatment is about a month. I only have silkies and it's difficult to see their bottoms so I've gotten into the habit of checking on a regular basis especially in warmer months.View attachment 1081189 View attachment 1081190

Thank you for the information its very appreciated.