flies and donkeys

[metalmonkey]

Hi

we seems to be inundated with flies, not sure if this ius the weather in general or the fact that we have two tiny donkeys near to the house, we hose out their shelter every day and collect poo etc anyone got any ideas how to get rid of the pests (flies that is not the donkeys)

ta

[K chameleon]

Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare
Tansy has a attractive deep green fern-like leaves and bright yellow button shaped flowers. The leave release a pungent aroma when rubbed which acts as a strong insect repellent, especially good for deterring flies. Can be invasive so may be best grown in a pot. 1-2ft (30-60cm) HP £1.30

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I'm hoping I can buy it at the local Garden Centre.
(Don't know if it's dangerous for donkeys to eat, best check)

[metalmonkey]

Hi thanks for that will try to find some. Does anyone know where I can buy the masks for donkeys and horses to keep the flies away. One of my little donkeys is inundated with flies around his eyes, I bathe them but can't stop the flies.

many thanks

Julie

[Enrique]

Hi Metalmonky,
Unfortunately its par for the course.........
I've used some of the mixes on these sites and they improved things a bit

http://www.ehow.com/how_2099178_keep-fl ... negar.html

http://www.equine-world.co.uk/horses_care/fly-repel.htm

When in the stable I also used the sticky fly strips (Fly-Kol) so the flies had somewhere to rest
I'm still looking for the face mask supplier I used

Not much fun for the horses this time of year

[patricia]

The sports shop next to Leroy Merlin sell them. Bought one recently for a friend there