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    Dust Bath for mite control

    My chickens already take baths on the clay soil and they seem to like it; I just want to provide them with a better way to get clean and keep mites away too I'll try sand and see if they like it....Thank you all!
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    Dust Bath for mite control

    I'm setting up a kiddy pool for the flock to bathe in and keep the mites under control. I would like to know, what's the best dirt I can use?. We have clay soil here, and I was wondering if I can use it (I can cover up the kiddy pool if it rains, so I would not get hard and caked up) Thanks!
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    keeping Raccoons away

    Since I saw a Mom and baby; I'll give the predator spay a try. So far nothing has happened, and just saw the coons that one day; but I'm keeping a close eye on the chickens, and I'm ready for it if I see them again Thanks!
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    keeping Raccoons away

    Thanks for the input guys ; I'll try trapping and may even set up the electric fence too!
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    keeping Raccoons away

    I forgot to mention, we have goats next to the chicken pen, will the activity back there keep the coons from getting too close?
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    keeping Raccoons away

    Thanks for the advice!...I'll set up traps; and in the meantime will put the dog to watch after the chickens . I'm really concerned about the little chicks; as they joined the flock just a week ago and don't get in the coop before 9 pm (I guess I'll just put them in the coop early from now on).
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    keeping Raccoons away

    I got up to take the dogs out this morning, and my little Jack russell spotted a coon mom and her baby near my chicken pen! She chase them away; but now I'm worried about my chickens and I would like suggestions on how to keep the coons away (will fox urine scent work?). I want to prevent...
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