maggots :-(

[jhp]

Today when cleaning one of my cages out i found a maggot under one of the food bowls. The weather has been so hot so I'm putting it down to that, i didnt see any more. I clean there litter tray out every day and it had only been 6 days since their cage was last cleaned out. Ive checked there bums etc and no sign of any more. Is there anything else i should do? I'm mortified about this, i could understand if they weren't looked after properly but they are 8...8...8...

 

[Wiebke]

Get some insecticide spray that is compatible with small animals (if necessary from vet) and give your hutch a good scrape and spray.

Clean your hutch twice a week for the time being, if you are worried, or use just newspapaer and hay and change daily.

 

[Andrewpeel]

Can Guineas get fly strike? I hope the pigs are all ok. x

 

[Wiebke]

Yes, they can. See http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/blowfly.htm

 

[Laura-CCC4]

Andrew, I believe guineas can get flystrike, yes.

Prevent the same as with rabbits. The most obvious one is to keep on top of cage hygiene. Gorgeous Guineas also sell products which prevent flystrike and insect invasions!
http://www.gorgeousguineas.co.uk/p/product/0606178712-Bugs+Be+Gone:+100gms/

 

[Andrewpeel]

Thanks guys - I never knew! thats why i love this forum. I keep them clean and disinfect the cages regular. Will check the links.
Thanks again.

 

[jhp]

the cages have been cleaned and disinfected thoroughlt, ive read the links, will continue to keep an eye on them. anything else i should be doing apart from using the powder I'm going to get from GG

 

[Wiebke]

No, just keep an eye out! And know where you can get a vet asap...