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Common Predators to Look Out For In The FallTimely info and the additional links are helpful.- N F C
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The Northern Fowl MiteI believe my chickens got it from rats that showed up during the winter. Because by March I seen one run from underneath the coop. But I do have a...
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Skunk - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From SkunksWhy don't you get a dog too protect your flock
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The Northern Fowl MiteThank you for the pictures and information. My concerns are whether any testing has been done to show the Elector PSP or say pyrethrins, or other...
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Fisher Cat - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Fisher CatsWe have fisher cats here in northeast Pennsylvania. They are becoming a real problem for chicken owners. Early this March a fisher killed all 6...
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The Northern Fowl MiteHands down one of the best articles I've read about mites or poultry pests. I would not have the patience to put in the effort that you did. Also...- CrazyChickenLady123
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The Northern Fowl MiteThis was just what I have been super curious about lately!!! I was going to give my chickens a spa day and give them a thorough look over, and now...
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The Northern Fowl MiteGreat article, thanks for the info I'll have the check my chickens now. And lol you can see the mites heart- D1N0
Predators & Pests
Chickens are prey to many predators and can also be the hosts to some pests and parasites. Learn how to manage against some of the most common chicken pests and predators.
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Mountain Lions - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens
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GENERAL INFORMATION Mountain lions (Felis concolor), are the second largest native North American cat (the jaguar is slightly larger). They are... -
Living With Predators
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I'm fortunate to live on an island without a lot of predators: big (bear, fox, coyote, bobcat) or small (skunk, opossum, snakes). We do have... -
Dog - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Dogs
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General Information Ask any farm or poultry breeder and he will tell you, without hesitation, that dogs and chickens don’t naturally mix. Unless... -
Common Predators to Look Out For In The Fall
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Fall is such a cozy time of year. The leaves turn those beautiful shades of red and gold, the air smells like woodsmoke, and pumpkin spice is... -
Weasel - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Weasels
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Weasel General Information and Description Three species of weasels can be found in North America and Canada. The long tailed weasel, which is...