Maggots!

[GalaxyTortoise7]

Hi all, today whilst I was cleaning my Guinea pigs Duke and Aladdin's hutch, I noticed some awful little wriggly things. I instantly knew they were maggots because I have been experiencing some issues with flies even though I have a fly net on the hutch! I feel like such an awful owner and have considered putting them up for adoption as I cannot handle them. I don't know how to keep the flies out and/or prevent maggots from harming my boys because I really don't want to give them away. Thanks if you could help!

 

[Veggies Galore]

Can you check your guinea pigs and make sure there are none on their body - particularly around their bottoms .

 

[VickiA]

I agree with @PiggyOwner please check rear ends for fly strike.

 

[GalaxyTortoise7]

@PiggyOwner @VickiA
I have already they seem fine but I'm going to book an appointment with the vet

 

[artcasper]

Oh no.... hope your piggies are ok....

 

[Adelle]

Please keep an eye on the back end for any sores or fly eggs. Keep their rear ends clean and dry, as well as their cages. It may be worthwhile bringing them inside for a while if possible, into a clean fresh cage with washed and dried bottoms of the piggies. If they need to stay outdoors, clean the cage thoroughly, removing all hay etc and replacing it with fresh stuff. Wash the piggies bums too as mentioned.

Any veg that isnt eaten soon after giving it to them- remove it, as this can add to the issue.

 

[gizzy]

The life cycle of a house fly begins in the egg stage. A female house fly is capable of laying up to 150 eggs in a batch. Over a period of a few days, she will produce five or six batches of eggs. Female house flies favor damp, dark surfaces such as compost, manure and other decomposing organic material for egg laying.
Life Cycle of Housefly: Life Stages & Phases of House Flies - Orkin
www.orkin.com › flies › life-cycle-of-ho...

 

[gizzy]

Files spread dises, best clean your cage as often as possible ,

 

[gizzy]

Vermatik 30W Electric Fly Killer, Fly Zapper, Home, Domestic & Commercial

I use these to help control flys , this is the new one l just bought ,
The only problem is the pigs are a bit startled by the sound of it zapping a fly
But they get used to it very quickly