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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Chris H on August 25, 2012, 08:52:04 am

Title: Midges
Post by: Chris H on August 25, 2012, 08:52:04 am

This may be daft, but my two ewes clearly do not like the midges (who does) is there anything I can do? they have a shelter to retreat to, but anything else?
They have trees bordering the land and these seem to hold the midges, what does every one else do? The other field has the ram and boys and these seem not to notice the midges :thinking:

Title: Re: Midges
Post by: jaykay on August 25, 2012, 08:55:53 am

I use the Barrier fly repellent on my goats. Has to be sprayed everyday and they don't like being sprayed either but it does seem to help.

Title: Re: Midges
Post by: Chris H on August 25, 2012, 09:27:21 am

Thanks Jaykay, have you got a brand name? I will order some online.

Title: Re: Midges
Post by: jaykay on August 25, 2012, 09:57:12 am

This (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barrier-Super-Plus-Fly-Repellent/dp/B0082XXK5E) is the stuff. Lots of places sell it online.

Title: Re: Midges
Post by: Chris H on August 25, 2012, 10:12:40 am

Thanks again JayKay, ordered and on its way :excited: