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    DO YOU WASH & REFRIGERATE YOUR EGGS?-

    I refrigerate, had a bad experience years back when the dogs stole them off the bench and ate them on my bed. I don't wash until I am about to use, unless they are really grubby. The bloom (protective coating) is there to protect the eggs/possible baby chicks.
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    Paralysis Tick deterrent.

    Thank you, I have added that now. My girl pulled through fine. I have been checking their heads and necks every day. I assume that would be the most difficult areas to reach themselves and I don't think I will be able to find a tick under all those down feathers.
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    Paralysis Tick deterrent.

    Just pulled a paralysis tick off one of my girls (ducks) it was just under her eye. She isn't showing any symptoms. I called the vet and asked about a deterrent. I was recommended Avitrol Bird mite and lice spray. They said I need to apply every three days. My questions are - Won't it just...
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    New, from Queensland, Australia.

    Hello everyone :) I am new to keeping ducks. I have a pair of buff orpington pols. I have kept chickens and guinea fowl in the past, but have no previous duck experience. I quite often read this forum, but now have specific questions, so I thought I would join. I hope everyone is having a...
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