Worms

[NonaT]

I found these worms in the chicken poop this morning. Can you tell me what kind they are and how to treat them?

 

[sourland]

They are maggots. There are some flies who actually lay small 'maggots' rather than eggs in feces. They hit the ground wriggling along and engorge on feces rapidly.

 

[NonaT]

Gross! Thanks!

 

[NonaT]

Gross! Thanks!

They are maggots. There are some flies who actually lay small 'maggots' rather than eggs in feces. They hit the ground wriggling along and engorge on feces rapidly.

 

[Raenh]

Yes, thank you! I was about to freak out again (and ive been doing good at not freaking out over everything) when i saw this post because i couldnt find pictures of them.