Under no circumstances should commercial fly bait be used around juvenile
ostriches and rheas, it can initiate fading chick syndrome when the chicks
eat the contaminated flies. It is critical to these infants that they be
raised in as near organic environment as possible.
Donna Fezler
Pioneering Research in Reversing Autoimmune Disorders through Detoxification
and Nutrition while
Leading the World in Rhea Research and Innovation
http:www.rhealiving.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-sanet-mg@ces.ncsu.edu [SMTP:owner-sanet-mg@ces.ncsu.edu] On
Behalf Of Jere Hitchcock
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 1999 8:35 PM
To: sanet-mg@ces.ncsu.edu
Subject: fly control
Fly control:
We have an Ostrich ranch in Danieslville, GA . We grind and mix our own
feed to give us a mix of feed which is healthy (no hormones etc...) and safe
for the animals. We are striving to produce an "almost" organic meat. We
use soy bean meal for a source of protein. This material seems to attract
flys from several other counties. I have heard from two sources who were
telling me about a plastic bag filled with water attached about 4 feet off
the ground which repelled flys. One person said that he witnessed the
phenomena himself and it worked. The theory told to me was the reflected
sunlight from the water was offensive to the fly. I have tried the bags
with no success. And yes, I have been "snipe hunting" before... Question:
Is there any truth to this matter. Is there any special type of bag or
water used to get the desired results or is this just a "fairy tale" ?
Diatomaceous Earth seems to work well but would like some other options.
Thanks for the comments.
Jere B. Hitchcock
JC Ostrich Ranch
Home of "OBB" our 10 foot tall bird and his 250 big friends
Danielsville, Georgia
706.789.2915
www.jcranch.com
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