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How to Treat Stick Tight Fleas in Poultry with Permethrin@teamtmo Wow, really? I think that's why our girls spend so much time preening and scratching and such - due to fleas. I didn't know you could...- Bawkbok
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How to Treat Stick Tight Fleas in Poultry with PermethrinThose damn ground squirrels! Between stealing my chickens eggs (small flock of 5 hens so it makes a HUGE dent) and spreading fleas to my chickens...- teamtmo
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Common Predators to Look Out For In The FallNice all around article! Especially for this time of the year!
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Common Predators to Look Out For In The FallTimely info and the additional links are helpful.
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Can Chickens Kill Snakes?Article makes valid distinctions between small, harmless snakes and larger, more flock threatening snakes.
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Can Chickens Kill Snakes?Another well-written article with great pointers! It was simple to read and easy to understand, and the writing voice kept me entertained. All...- Lacy Duckwing
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Common Predators to Look Out For In The FallPerfectly written. Smart formatting makes it easy to navigate. Don’t blame you for skipping bears, since hot wire would probably need its own article!- thecatumbrella
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Common Predators to Look Out For In The FallWell written article. Article immediately captures attention with its witty writing, making it easier to read (and remember). Great pointers...
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Common Predators to Look Out For In The FallGreat prevention and safety tips! Good timing too! Could this be pinned or linked in the Predator and Pests forum?- Debbie292d
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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How To Teach Your Puppy To Be Trustworthy Around Your Poultry
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Many people who have poultry will eventually bring home an adorable new puppy. Puppies entertain us with their cute and playful antics, steal our... -
Stop Chicken Chasing Dogs While Using an Electric Collar in a Fair Way
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How to Treat Stick Tight Fleas in Poultry with Permethrin
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Got stick-tight fleas? Treat them safely with permethrin. Our guide provides step-by-step instructions for using this effective treatment. -
How Bad Are Snakes?
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Buffalo Gnats and what You NEED to Know!
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They are deadly. "Buffalo gnat" is the name the LA AG center uses but they are also called black flies, bull head gnats, biting flies, turkey... -
Introducing Your Dog To Chickens- Tips & Tricks
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The Northern Fowl Mite
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Recently, my chickens have gotten a case of northern fowl mites. It is only 4 of them (they are in a separate coop). I was so devastated and... -
Top 10 Chicken Predators
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From aerial to ground predators, chickens often fall prey to many of these. There are many different things that happen from the most obvious to... -
Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Predators
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Predators are one of the greatest fears a chicken farmer has. They can be cunning, fast, and very sneaky. Your chickens will be drawing in... -
Raccoon - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Coons
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General Information Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) a.k.a. Coons are one of the best known and easily recognized non-domesticated chicken predators... -
Winter Chicken Predators To Look Out For
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Wild animals, especially, can have a hard time in the winter. Due to a shortage of food and bitterly cold temperatures, finding food is difficult... -
Mites & Lice Treatment And Prevention
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Mites & Lice! Treatment and Prevention A parasite is any living thing that lives off another living thing. External parasites can either... -
Raccoons - My Experience With This Predator & Additional Information
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DIY Mice Deterrent Pouches
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Fisher Cat - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Fisher Cats
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GENERAL INFORMATION The fisher cat (Martes pennanti), also known as the "pekan cat", or "black cat", is a large, dark coloured, furry member of... -
How to stop hawks for 30 cents
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I have been using this method for quite a few years now and it has worked perfectly for me. This setup is a deterrent rather than something that... -
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... -
A Checklist to Avoiding Casualties in the Flock
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Now there are many different things that happen from the most obvious to the least. No matter what it seems like they're always getting into...