Why do flies eat poo?

Question

Coz they also eat proper food too.

Answer 1

cause it tastes just like it smells - delicious!

Answer 2

Poo is PROPER food for flies and many other creatures. The world works because all of the plants and animals have evolved to function together. Learn some biology and ecology to try to understand how it all works.

Answer 3

there are still nutrients in poo and becuase it has a strong odour ( like cheese ) they are attracted to it , thus they have a great ability to carry disease flying from poo to food . hard life innit !

Answer 4

flies bodies can injest almost anything without getting sick so if you could do that you would eat anything you can get your hands on soo when people cover their foods flies always have do do from dogs and other animals rigth outsides waiting for them