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  1. webbysmeme

    Deep Litter Method, Please Explain?

    Can somebody explain how the deep litter method works? Do you just keep adding litter? How do you get all the poop out? If you don't remove the poop, how is the smell and flies handled? Thank you in advance for your help. I want to try this method but am concerned about smell and pest. Kim
  2. Captivator Fly Trap

    Captivator Fly Trap

    Traps come complete with 1 tube of attractant One-way entry system keeps flies in the trap Insecticide free Container is Reusable made of heavy-plastic Made in the USA Farnam Home and Garden 14680 Starbar Captivator Fly Trap, 2-Quart
  3. C

    The Battle of the Flies

    Hey Friends, Less than 1 year into chickens, the first full southern-summer with my gals, and the battle of the flies is on. I have 4 gals, a relatively large coop filled with wood chips, and a 10' x 8' run with sand within the city limits (#urbanfarming). The flies are a little intense in the...
  4. ChickenyChickeny

    To Many Flies!

    Since getting chickens, there are more flies in my yard. The hens free range all over the yard, so it's not like there's one concentrated area of chicken poop, so what should I do about the flies?
  5. Sarae89

    Emptying your fly trap?

    Hi All, I've been using the starbar fly traps, which have been working great - but I haven't been able to empty them to reuse without the smell being bad enough to reach my neighbor's porch. :/ I live in the City, and have three ladies so I need to be conscientious of the neighbors. How do...
  6. Martin's Horse & Stable Permethrin Spray

    Martin's Horse & Stable Permethrin Spray

    This is a multi-use insecticide labeled for use both on poultry and poultry housing. Works for: -Poultry lice -Mites -Flies -Fleas -Mosquitos and more.
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  7. Martin's PERMETHRIN spray

    Martin's PERMETHRIN spray

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  8. Martin's Horse & Stable Permethrin Spray

    Martin's Horse & Stable Permethrin Spray

    Permethrin
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  9. N

    Entomologist Surrounded by Bird-Brians

    Hi there, My name is Nic and I am an aspiring entomologist in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC. I have joined this community in hopes of finding someone whose flock may have some form of arthropod parasite to include mites, ticks, poultry lice, flies, or beetles and would be willing to send some...
  10. LunaTheSickChick

    Harmful Bugs and Pests to you Chooks and how to prevent it...!

    1. Ticks A species of bloodsucking anthropoid, Argas persicus, commonly known as the poultry tick or fowl tick, can discretely feed on your chickens. You’ll likely discover these pests by taking a close look at your coop—ticks hide in the crevices of the coop structure and crawl out at night to...
  11. traci808

    Poop boards, Easy Peezy (similar to PDZ), Rain and More Flies every 24 hours

    Hello, Backyard Chickens Community! I could use some help troubleshooting my new coop setup. We have a coop with poop boards. I lined the poop boards with Easy Peezy (a horse stall freshener, similar to PDZ just a different brand). It's been raining every single day for over a week. Every...
  12. The Great Eel Man

    The Coolest Little Maggots EVER (Black Soldier Flies)

    I've known about these awesome little guys for a while, I first encountered when I was researching ways to create compost and they are truly, amazing 1000 of them can go through a whole large cooked fish in just 12 hours, they practically burn through any compost AND, create tons of potential...
  13. GeoGreyWolf

    Flies.. Flies and more Flies (Help)

    Need a little pest control help. My duck house seems to be a fly house as well. I went and got pea gravel like I have seen posted and it has not helped at much, bought fly traps to put outside of the duck house higher up and even made a small garden next to the duck house with plants like...
  14. Lazy Farmer

    MOSQUITOES are considered FLIES?

    I was reading this article late last night and found it interesting.. http://www.networx.com/article/common-flies-in-north-america What are your thoughts on this subject line? We have biting flies and gnats and no-see-ems! But now I call mosquitoes fles! :caf:pop
  15. MCArt20

    Poo-balls on butt

    My bared rock has always seemed to have a poopy butt, way more so than the other chickens, but my chickens do co- exist with our dogs when they free range our entire yard, once a day right now as there are more shady spots that way in the heat of the day. The dogs (one especially) has been known...
  16. Lazy Farmer

    SHE SWALLOWED A FLY PERHAPS SHE'LL DIE

    Remember the old song "I don't know why she swallowed a fly, perhaps she'll die"? Then a spider, bird etc.. Anyway, had a Lunch and had a can of soda with it a little earlier today Brought the can outside and did some farm stuff. Took a sip or two here and there. Got distracted and didn't...
  17. PattersonBYC

    Rain, muck, and flies...Help!i

    First, let me say that we are beginners. We have only had chickens since January. I have 3 Rhode Island Reds, 3 Black Australorps, and 2 Leghorns, Mr. Mowhawk Rooster and Little Miss Daisy. As of now, Miss Daisy is my only layer, but the others should start in a few weeks. I also have 2 polish...
  18. rabsabq

    The Greatest Fly Trap Ever!

    Okay, I got this from TSC, but Amazon has it too. I live about 3 miles from a horse farm and my girls are plagued by migrating flies. Horse-flies. giant, evil, nasty winged demon flies. This thing is Ah-mazing! Reminder to hang it OUTSIDE the coop/run. It's also a little gross when it gets full...
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