Shaving MAGGOTS off a Ram! + applying medicine

[@Yeshualives6631]

Seeing those maggots wiggling and flying out really crawls my blood but I can't stop watching. Kudos to you for being fearless for your beloved sheep!

[@raquelwelch8996]

They must feel such relief when you shave them. Yay, you! Keep up the good work!

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Yes! Thank you!

[@pikethree]

Good job! I like how you just went after that ram tending his skin problems and hes squirming away to no avail. A real farmer.

[@Kawaiichan34]

Thank you for helping this sweet baby

[@AnitaBetterScreenname]

Wow! Farm with me, there's a lot of advice for you in these comments. I'm esp appreciative of those that don't know one end from another. Your patience is highly commendable.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Thanks for the support. Yes... we've learned a lot about how to do our jobs better thanks to those 'helpful' comments...

[@gottabighit1]

The vast majority of PETA members don't have a clue. Same as tree spikers.

[@penelopeplimsoul3617]

​@@gottabighit1 Well we all know they gas animals and make bombs, so...

[@antoniosantinho3053]

Isto é fácil basta dois dias

[@bollybobthorton4021]

I like that you season the sheep with Mayo when finished shaving.

[@heliotrope3345]

That's really a shame that these animals get maggots like that but it always makes me feel good and happy to see those horrible creatures taken OFF and then the medicine put ON! It gives me a sense of relief like well, at least something is going right in the world.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Thanks for your comment, we try our best. 😀

[@niciast9459]

Omg poor Ram😢 so much pain, poor boy. Thank you for helping him🙏🙏❤️

[@chriscopeland1318]

The best scratching EVER…my goodness that must ITCH like hell!

[@katherinefranklin2586]

The only problem I see with this is by shearing the infected animal so close to the other animals they could transfer because as shearing at the beginning of the video the effected area was flying of the one you are helping and the maggots are landing on the sheep next to it and landing on their leg’s and on floor that others will be walking through.I understand that this is a problem that won’t go away and that you can only do the right thing and I appreciate how hard on a free range farm this can be. Thanks for treating this problem as quickly as possible and i don’t know how someone who is not there can complain about the sheep 🐑 and lambs,if they want free range meat and say they should not be kept in barn situation,this is what happens sometimes they can’t have it both ways.Thank you for all the pain and effort you put in on what is a hard lifestyle and maybe they should help out on a farm too truly see what it takes,sorry for rambling on it just annoying when people criticise without fully understanding what goes on

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I was wondering about that as well...Would those maggots infect other sheep? Or do the flies have to actually lay eggs on each animal for this condition to blow up? Poor sheep! At least to managed to keep on top of this and treat them!

[@dawnwalus6587]

I don’t understand having the animals so close to each other?

[@dawnwalus6587]

that’s right you can’t have it both ways i choose not to eat much meat a little fish

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

@@impunitythebagpuss the flies have to lay them on the sheep for them to affect the sheep.

[@JGunit]

You want socks or not

[@GuaranteedEtern]

Watching this is very satisfying.

[@dawnwalus6587]

can’t you shave the infected ones away from the non infected sheep?

[@natalyazakharova3464]

I was gonna ask the same. Won’t those maggots infect the healthy one?

[@drekson23]

yeah, those maggots fell to land and they are stepping on it. they could start new infection again and spread to others that are not infected.

[@davidpegram8068]

These are in a heard most of the time definitely of a night. Passed on by the fly not the maggots

[@RoyMccoy121]

Exactly

[@RoyMccoy121]

You’re literally sprinkling the maggots from the infected sheep onto the healthy ones.

[@pudletwoshoes5880]

Well done. Poor thing. This looks so so so sore!

[@felixperezvillega3368]

Sorry for the question, which may be silly, but from my ignorance, wouldn't it have been better to isolate the animal before treatment?.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Isolation can cause more stress, it is in this particular situation more productive to do in the sheep race.

[@felixperezvillega3368]

@@FarmWithMeNZ Thanks for the reply.

[@adrianamartasquire1994]

Pero xque no lo hacen, apartada d las otras??. Se pueden contagiar.

[@sadiegrey3690]

Thank you for showing how you deal with this. We are new to sheep, and always trying to learn more.

[@beccablueeyes99]

It's better to do this without other sheep around or atleast so close. Easier to clean up and reduces spread since the maggots can easily transfer with everything flying about.

[@sharonw4325]

@@beccablueeyes99 For sure.

[@mastiffsal8185]

Are you mad? He's left it to get so bad the flesh is simply peeling off. This is barbaric and the reason people are wising up to farming practises and choosing not to eat meat.

[@社会病質者0xy]

@@mastiffsal8185 Tad late here but what you’re seeing come off is mostly fleece… but it only takes a few days to get to that point.

[@TinMan445]

@@mastiffsal8185he doesn’t have one animal to look after, get real. Barabaric?? What treatment would they get in the wild?

[@retrofletchio]

i remember doing this helping my dad, sometimes the smell was awful and some where red hot......miss those days in the meadow trimming feet, worming, cutting off clangers from the rear end lol

[@Allentox]

God bless you real men that can do this job! I would puke every two minutes, so the saver would get all stopped up!

[@neusaricardosantos4387]

Thank you for saving him God bless

[@Sarah24871]

Oh this poor boy, that looks horrendous 😢 Get well soon!

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

This guy made a fantastic recovery, I'm pretty sure we posted an update about him in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mQh4WmnZZ_irc

[@sheredajulian9154]

Videos make me itch, I don’t know why I watch them

[@joecrowley897]

After seeing a few of these, how is it their getting these wounds?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. This can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid. Flystrike can be a significant problem for New Zealand sheep farmers. It is estimated that 2-10% of the national flock is affected by flystrike annually and the subsequent economic effects can be measured in the millions of dollars. Farmers in New Zealand spend in excess of $15 million annually on treatments.

[@rmcubana1790]

What’s causing these sores?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Here is a video explaining it kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYaZl6qHl8aJqsU

[@stgeorgesprincipal]

is the wool viable after being sheared off?? if it was in the fields would the birds eat the maggots from the sheared wool?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

The wool is spoiled but can be used as fertiliser in the garden. Birds would definitely eat the maggots if they could get to them.

[@stgeorgesprincipal]

@@FarmWithMeNZ thanx for the answer...

[@jadeybaby007]

Being an Aussie I should know this… but how can you tell if there are fly larvae under all that wool?

[@SweetPea1970]

Hello from California! I think the dark areas of wool tells them were the bugs are.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

It is quite hard to tell, especially at a distance. Usually itching and discoloration of the wool are the main indicators.

[@jadeybaby007]

@@FarmWithMeNZ Cheers!

[@TheRon0mac]

Question - what are your using for treatment? You tried showing it to us, but I was not able to read it. I scrolled down to try and find the answer, bud did not see it mentioned. Thank you!

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

It's a product called 'maggo' .

[@TheRon0mac]

@@FarmWithMeNZ Thank you

[@MattLargo]

Hi! Dont they spread to the sheep standing next to the one you are treating? Im really curious.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

That isn't a problem we run into. It isn't something that spreads to others.

[@scottbeaderstadt4226]

do they give any regard for the pain that they are in? they must be some tuff ass sheep cause that looks very painful

[@Babesofthepower1113]

How can u tell who has flystrike is it the variance of color of the wool?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Mainly that, they can behave differently as well. Itching and scratching, off by themselves or just flies suspiciously hanging around them.

[@Babesofthepower1113]

Thanks for the info 👍🏾

[@crbrowes449]

The maggots remind me of mango worms. Some dogs in some countries in Africa get the mango worms from sleeping or laying in the dirt that are infested with eggs. It must be quite painful and hopefully they don't come back after treatment. Many Blessings 🤞🏻

[@michelleatwood6846]

I'm not questioning your work, I'm just wondering something. Does this fly infestation happen more so in the warmer months? If so could it be prevented by shaving them before they get this?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid. We do have a schedule for regular application of a fly deterrent. Shearing doesn't always line up with the worst times of the year for flystrike unfortunately.

[@TMGold60]

Yeah I thought the same because the maggots will turn into flies, could you not separate the infected sheep and then burn the maggots and wool? Because all those maggots will become flies and in the same location.

[@lesmondk3376]

@@TMGold60they use what’s called maggo so as you spray it on that’s the end of the maggots only winter time you don’t get them ,it’s a green fly from Australia that causes this drama

[@cynthiarogers2904]

. *THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED.*

[@Pokemon_lugia-tc9eg]

lol too bad heaven is just a fake fairy tale

[@nicolegeoffray3297]

Ever tried spraying lavender extract? It keeps flies away very effectively.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

I have not. I wonder howong the lavender would stay effective on the sheep?

[@nicolegeoffray3297]

@@FarmWithMeNZ well, it's a solution with a little bit of oil in it and the odor is extremely strong...we use it for fleas, chicken fleas (it's the only thing that kills it), scorpions and on the horses (diluted) for the summerlfies., and we put it on wounds (ours or animals); All that is streptococcus also; it's worth while trying for the kind of flies you have, but I imagine difficult to handle on so may sheep.

[@nohammifm512]

Pero porque?hace eso donde estan todas juntas deberian ser un poco mas higienicos asi evitan que las otras se contajien

[@jaggerxl]

In the beginning, I saw the way its friend peaced out under your legs like, "I wants no part of this"

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

😅

[@ritabrunton4391]

I feel sorry for what our animals have to endure outside at times. Thank the Lord who care about them and help them like this man is doing.

[@Pokemon_lugia-tc9eg]

What lord? God doesn’t even exist..you are super brainwashed by cults

[@dawnwalus6587]

how do you stop them from spreading once you shave and the maggots are on the ground?

[@milekh6681]

Use chickens

[@dotthom]

@@milekh6681 OMG! I had some pet ducks once. One was injured and got maggots. We had free range chickens at the time and that's exactly what they did...we picked off the maggots and the chickens ate them immediately. If most people knew how disgusting chickens are, they would probably NEVER eat one! lol

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

Is that yellow discoloration from blood serum? Or is that just normal?

[@nktchannel6868]

good

[@McChrister]

I watched a few of your videos with the maggots…They seem to favour the same spot, towards the back on their backs! God Bless and good luck with this horrible problem…Poor sheepies🙏🏼🍀👋🏼🇨🇦

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

You are correct, I'm not sure why that is the exact spot they seem to go for. Maybe it smells different or they just know the most effective spot that the sheep can't reach.

[@RocsandBateman]

It seems fly strike happens a little under unscheduled fleece ... why not just make sure they are shorn?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

They are shorn on a regular schedule, but obviously some of the point is that they grow wool so that it can be shorn and sold. The wool has to be a certain length to be valuable. We have actually begun to move to a breed of sheep that naturally sheds it's fleece so there is no more shearing and less problems like flystrike.

[@michelleemig5566]

Do the sheers hurt the sheep when you go over the infected area? Just curious.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

I doubt it, the sheep seem to show a relief emotion when it happens.

[@mh6790]

It looks so painful. Is there a smell?

[@tinawatrous9295]

i understand keeping the ram with the ewes but can anyone else get infected by being in such close proximity?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

The other sheep are unlikely to be affected by the removal process as the maggots and soiled area fall to the ground, if any flies were to take interest they would most likely be drawn to what was shaved off.

[@tinawatrous9295]

@@FarmWithMeNZ good to know. :) thanks

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

@@FarmWithMeNZ shouldn't you remove all wool removed from the area so the maggots won't live?

[@magnarcreed3801]

@@flyingpigpreserve8562 Right?! Like I’d be thoroughly washing off the spot and getting it all shaved.

[@thenameidk3168]

@@magnarcreed3801 I can agree with that like atleast hose the dang sheep off first xD

[@KB-hx3px]

Does running the clippers over the wound hurt?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

In cases that are very advanced I would think that any treatment would be uncomfortable. Shearing the area is the best way to start the healing process, and we try to put the sheep through as little stress and pain as possible.

[@AdventureRex19]

Does that happen because of moisture or lack of movement?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

The flies are really aggressive. They often target the weaker sheep like most predators. But then they can also attack the most healthy. Aggressive parasites.

[@tanyagarner9015]

Are those ticks as well?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Just maggots.

[@johnryan9626]

If I lived by you, I would do that for free. Just to get all those nasty things off the sheep.

[@belindashaw764]

How come it got to that stage?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. During spring, summer and autumn and especially when conditions are humid. Flystrike can be a significant problem for New Zealand sheep farmers.It is estimated that 2-10% of the national flock is affected by flystrike annually and the subsequent economic effects can be measured in the millions of dollars. Farmers spend in excess of $15 million annually on treatments.

[@d.g.n9392]

Thank you for the explanation.

[@Seyiu.]

takes less than a week to happen mate.

[@nicolefama525]

Can you use a water bucket and give it a good wash? Then apply antiseptic etc? I am wandering I don’t know I’ve never owned them. Also are those chemicals strong to burn their skin?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Hi, you could bathe the wound, applying the medication is typically all that is needed. The sheep have an amazing ability to heal from these situations. The sheep don't seem to act in a way that the medication is irritating them in a large way.

[@AlexB-pp7dc]

@@FarmWithMeNZlove your stuff. You definitely know what your doing. My cousins live in NZ and Do the same thing but after they shave if anything is open they drench in peroxide a few times as it kills maggots right away and helps clean the wound. Then they spray the maggo and antibiotics and preventative stuff. I guess just preference.

[@kimberlycrouch7228]

Damn flies

[@kellyjoiner4418]

Well said! 🌞

[@Zoeymycat]

Why are they all crammed into one pen? I hope they are treated better than that with more sanitary conditions.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

These sheep are in the yards to be medicated and treated for conditions like flystrike. Before and after being treated they graze in the most beautiful place in the world! Check out this video to see what the conditions are like kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2mXh2eBbdtqers

[@Seyiu.]

mate do you even know what the outside if your house looks like?

[@anne-mariem-edwards1929]

After you springle liquid stuff on it's back how long does it take for it to completely heal?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Even a few days later they are usually much better, we just posted a video showing this sheep all recovered. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mQh4WmnZZ_irc

[@melmonroe7637]

Did it get injured? Is that why they get maggots?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

There does not need to be an initial injury for flystrike to happen. Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. This can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid.

[@liberalwithguns5265]

HOW do you do that in shorts and no gloves? Gives me the willys. I appreciate the videos.

[@bogumiaurban859]

Sweet sheep Sheep 🐑 🐑🐑🐑 Thanks Thanks 💗 Thanks Thanks 💗 Thanks Thanks 💗 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹

[@gemmagajewski829]

Is there an update on this sheep xx

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Hi he's doing well. Here is the update kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mQh4WmnZZ_irc

[@gemmagajewski829]

@@FarmWithMeNZ thank you 🙏

[@almost_candid]

Omg check you're shoes before you leave!! They fell in there I swear I saw it!!

[@charonone8606]

is the wool then lost from this?? I cant imagine how anoying this must be for the little ones i feel for them luckely there are people like you that take care like this i would love to work on a farm close to animals and nature

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Thanks for your comment! Just the soiled wool is lost. There rest of the fleece is still usable.

[@charonone8606]

@@FarmWithMeNZ Thanks you so much for the reply and info it must be a delight to be able to work with animals for a living.. Thanks for existing for these animals! So happy to have found your channel... Ow ye srr for my fractured english hehehe have a nice weekend ;)

[@dianapengitore8002]

Aren't there any preventative measures? This seems to be a huge problem all around.

[@Cassandra20208]

Why do they get maggots ? Is because of cuts from the shave?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

No, the Australian blowfly lays maggots on sheep, then the maggots cause a wound and start eating the sheep alive.

[@aleksander4711]

Can sheep heal on its own wihout intervention?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Some can, most don't. It's usually would get worse and worse.

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

Wunderbar! ♥

[@krugderdude]

You did awesome, good job :)

[@creative-community-cafe]

Yes he did am awesome job,shaving all the maggots off onto the next sheep . bex

[@milekh6681]

That’s neglect , that doesn’t happen overnight

[@AlexB-pp7dc]

@@milekh6681coming from the person whose never seen a sheep in real life and has a pfp wearing a mask. Your the last person anyone would listen too. Go get your tenth booster

[@AlexB-pp7dc]

@@milekh6681something that bad can happen on a sheep or ram in 72 hours. When you have a hundred or more sheep that graze it’s literally impossible in Australia or NZ to prevent it 100 Percent. Keep voting democrat and ruining your cities and states ya leftists weirdo

[@watchensee]

What is it in the wool that causes this?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

It is called flystrike, Australian green blowflies lay maggots on the sheep that crawl down and start eating the sheep's skin causing a wound.

[@charlevoix2]

wouldnt it be a tad easier to hold it down like people normally do when they shave?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Sometimes it is, but it much faster and less phisical to do it both standing.

[@sunnytian4551]

Will it infested other sheep while shaving this close next to others?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

No

[@dawnwalus6587]

How do you get all of the maggots off and off the ground?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

The Handypiece shearing tool I use is really good for shaving them off. The soiled wool and dead maggots are swept up and taken away.

[@cindymissildine3469]

How do they get those wounds

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

The adult Australian blowfly is very aggressive in its laying of eggs on the backs of sheep. The maggots start biting and form a wound which attracts even more flies.

[@marymitchem5338]

How does this happen

[@francescastevens3777]

I’m honestly curious, how do they get maggots anyway? What happens to cause the wounds? Have they been attacked?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

There is no initial wound, the flies aggressively lay maggots on healthy sheep. Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. This can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid. Flystrike can be a significant problem for New Zealand sheep farmers. It is estimated that 2-10% of the national flock is affected by flystrike annually and the subsequent economic effects can be measured in the millions of dollars. Farmers in New Zealand spend in excess of $15 million annually on treatments.

[@creative-community-cafe]

@@FarmWithMeNZ ,so the best thing to do is to shave off all the maggots onto another sheep....lol.

[@Seyiu.]

@@creative-community-cafe if that were the case hed be uploading 100s of videos doing the same thing hes doing now, and thats only assuming he wouldnt have learned his lesson. how stupid are you

[@deanschneck723]

Do the maggots die if there is no host? Or do they continue their life cycle? I would imagine they die.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

They die without a host to keep them warm.

[@kennedysonaco7840]

Gross but weirdly satisfying. Keep it up sir!

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Thanks, will do!

[@dawnwalus6587]

Why cant the sheep’s bottoms just be cleaned more often so this never happens? I know it’s a cost but it’s a cost to loose the wool too?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

The flies target the sheep even if they are clean. Being clean helps but unfortunately the flies have been really aggressive. Im. Glad we are moving away from really wooly sheep. (they get stuck less)

[@kellyjoiner4418]

Is it usually the same sheep every year? Are there some that are just "messier" than others? 🌞

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

No it isn't the same sheep every year. It's usually just a one-off situation that is treated and then they get better.

[@Doesitmatter88]

Ok. Don’t get me wrong. Yea you are good to clean them up after they are infested. But my question is. Why are you letting them get this bad. Obviously you can see their wool is matted down and black (old blood, infection, dirt). I examine my animals daily to make sure there are no problems. I hope that you aren’t letting these animals get this bad for KZbin views then act like you are their savior. Take better care of your animals. Maybe do some research to learn preventative care.

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Thanks for your comment, if you look on our channel you will see us using preventative treatments in some videos.

[@木本美里]

わぁ～～こんなにこの子のもうじだらけで😭😭 痒くて痒くてしんどかったろうね😢😢

[@NicUsher]

Aren't these sheep regularly dipped ?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

We do have a regular schedule for applying fly deterrent, this year has been a particularly long flystrike season.

[@raquelvilts1823]

Hi, are the brown spots necrosis at this point or just infection. Great job

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Some dry blood, infection and maggot filth. Thanks.

[@sannoshaikh5373]

How come he has got so many wounds on him

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. This can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid. Flystrike can be a significant problem for New Zealand sheep farmers. It is estimated that 2-10% of the national flock is affected by flystrike annually and the subsequent economic effects can be measured in the millions of dollars. Farmers in New Zealand spend in excess of $15 million annually on treatments.

[@cbkeno81]

Do the maggots die when they fall off

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Yes mam.

[@E4mafia-_-]

I wish the video was closer up because I couldn't tell maggots from wool. It just looked like they were shaving darker wool off

[@madhatter909]

wow that has to be so painful

[@ceced6327]

What is the cause of this ? Is the environment they sleep and rest in cleaned to deter flies from being around so much?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Day to day they live out in the green pastures. The flies are an aggressive pest that target the sheep. Here's a video we made explaining how it more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYaZl6qHl8aJqsU

[@dianapengitore8002]

Why not isolate that sheep instead of scaring the ones around it?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Getting the job done as quick as possible. They also frwk out when split off from the mob.

[@craigslattery934]

They dorpers mate?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Wiltshires

[@arround1]

But why this happens?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. This can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid. Flystrike can be a significant problem for New Zealand sheep farmers. It is estimated that 2-10% of the national flock is affected by flystrike annually and the subsequent economic effects can be measured in the millions of dollars. Farmers in New Zealand spend in excess of $15 million annually on treatments.

[@naniyahya1748]

Why your farm looks uncontrol to the lamb,,how come it's so many manggot in 1 lamb ?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. A sheep can go from completely healthy to like the one in this video in only a day or two.

[@mamamiabenjamia]

ugh those things are horrible. i saw a video a few years ago of a newborn calf infested with these maggots in a matter of hours after being born. just awful.

[@romystumpy1197]

The wool is lovely good for insulation in homes

[@susanhedley8281]

Good jobx

[@rebeccadees2300]

How are they allowed to get like that???

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

Flystrike occurs when blowflies lay eggs in warm, moist areas on a sheep and these eggs hatch into maggots, which then invade the living sheep. This can happen in spring, summer or autumn and especially when conditions are humid. What you saw on this sheep took only a few days to occur.

[@rockmemama86]

You realize that this entire process of infestation takes less than a week right? The average flies entire life cycle from egg to larvae to adult to breeding to dead is less than a month. And if 10 flies lay eggs in a sheeps wool out in the middle of a pasture that's not watched by 24/7 binocular surveillance, that these eggs can be larvae that constantly burrow out flesh over the course of their larvae stage to grow fast to turn into the adult before they grow old and die as a weak larvae that didn't eat flesh which is totally unrealistic it's a parasite/pest and this can happen in measurable hours even just a couple days.

[@r.guardia9107]

It’s like a big hot spot.

[@kellyjoiner4418]

I thought that same thing. 🌞

[@suefewster990]

Y do your sheep have fly strike 😳

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

In this case it is a Wiltshire ram which should be very unlikely to actually get flystrike as they have less lanolin and shed thier wool. As you can see this one hasn't lost its back wool. That factor plus it has been perfect conditions for the flies (humid, and warm) is why this happens.

[@romystumpy1197]

@@FarmWithMeNZ thats what i rhought damp warm conditions are you on north island or south because temperature varies.

[@petermessina7030]

Those electric sheers are much too loud. They really should be soundproofed or muffled to a low hum.

[@thibetypham5925]

thank

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

The itchiness of this on them must be horrific. Hopefully other farmers are as considerable as you with their animals

[@Allentox]

Oh my god! I threw up in my mouth a little. Poor things, god bless real men who will take these jobs.

[@camillewinter9120]

They should do that outside. Those maggots are going to keep burrowing inside. The sun and fresh air would be a better place .

[@perrysar5954]

Fascinating!...I never knew,is this common in sheep?

[@FarmWithMeNZ]

It affects roughly 5% of the national flock each flystrike season.