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    permethrin for mites

    My chickens have mites. I have the 10% permethrin solution. what is the dilution for a chicken bath for mites?
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    Rats!

    My run is 15 x 15 feet and the wire goes down into the dirt, but the rats keep tunneling under. I keep trapping them and they keep coming. I'm thinking about putting pavers over the entire floor, or putting wire over the entire floor. How are other people dealing with rats?
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    How old are store eggs

    I have two books that state the average store egg from the mega ranches are 4 months old, before being packed with the julian date on the carton. I know eggs will keep fine for 6 months at 29.5 F. Does anyone know how long today's eggs are typically held in cold storage?
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    new hens not mixing in

    I introduced two new chickens to my group of 9. The new are Favorolles. They are 5.5 months. It has been 10 days. I have taken gradual steps to mix them in, including separate pen in the big coop (14x14 feet). I'veput them in after dark to the hen house roost and now they go in with everyone...
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    breed suggestions; docile layers

    I want to get some docile layers. Considering Sussex, Welsummers, and dominiques. Suggestions?
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