Up here in New York State- we have had mega rains and Flooding since the Spring. The result is a " Biblical Horde" of Small,fast + aggressive Skeeters.
I live on a Dead end- last house. I step out and and the Skeeters are on me. And these little Skeeters will welt you up you will be itching big time within 5 minutes.
Now,I have been feeding generations of Turkeys for 8 years down past my dead end road- ( no hunting allowed in this area).
Currently feeding 2 Brood Hens with 9 Poults + 1 Lonely Jake. From what,I can see- the Turkeys are not being bothered by the Skeeters. The Skeeters instead make a Beeline for me- lol.
Actually in New York- the number of Broods seen is at least average if not better this year. The cooler Temps of Fall are just coming now. 1 good Frost will kill the Skeeters.
Looks like the Skeeters prefer Deer + Man over the Turkeys.
What Do You All Think?
I've seen turkeys in the South with what I think they called it sore head, could be wrong on that. But it is round sores on the head and around their eyes. You can peel it off and it looks like it has little roots started. I was told it is from mosquitos. But really have no idea.
I saw a documentary about large,aggressive mosquitoes once, i think it was on the science-fy channel? Lets just say i take a lot more ammo with me in the turkey woods these days.
Buffalo gnats (black flies) are very problematic for domestic poultry. Can't imagine their harassment and assault on turkey poults doesn't have some impact.
Quote from: the Ward on September 20, 2021, 11:59:40 AM
I saw a documentary about large,aggressive mosquitoes once, i think it was on the science-fy channel? Lets just say i take a lot more ammo with me in the turkey woods these days.
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