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Is there a trick to checking for fly strike?

zarathustra

zarathustra

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Due to working patterns it’s often the case that either myself or my other half n Ed’s to check the boys on our own.

This is tricky because 1) they don’t like being picked up, although once you get them they at least seem to tolerate it. 2) trying to manoeuvre them into a position for a bum check is tricky and they’re not fans so you’re liable to end up with scratches.


I don’t like the chase we have to do to get them as I don’t want the boys to get hurt, and spencer is very much wide eyed with fast heart and fasts breathing while you’re holding him.

And we also don’t want them to be afraid of us.

Is there any ye olde wisdom out there that might help?


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It is difficult at times. My only advice is to look at your rabbits a couple of times a day and if they seem to be sitting in a funny position, or they are very quiet, then be suspicious that something is not right. Also, if you see a Green Bottle around then check them, if possible. Keep litter trays and toilet areas clean so flies are not attracted to their living accommodation.
 
Thanks.

I tried telling the boys it was for their own good, but frank was only interested in nibbling the collar of my shirt, and Spencer got in a sulk and his in the corner behind the litter tray


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zarathustra said:
Due to working patterns it’s often the case that either myself or my other half n Ed’s to check the boys on our own.

This is tricky because 1) they don’t like being picked up, although once you get them they at least seem to tolerate it. 2) trying to manoeuvre them into a position for a bum check is tricky and they’re not fans so you’re liable to end up with scratches.


I don’t like the chase we have to do to get them as I don’t want the boys to get hurt, and spencer is very much wide eyed with fast heart and fasts breathing while you’re holding him.

And we also don’t want them to be afraid of us.

Is there any ye olde wisdom out there that might help?


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Anything here helpful at all?

https://www.medicanimal.com/The-sym...evention-of-fly-strike-in-rabbits/a/ART111555

http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2006/february/Cousquer/Veterinary-Lop-Rabbit-Fly-Strike.html


http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pdfs/Flystrikedontgetcaughtout.pdf

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-12/fly-strike.html
 
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