They aren't easy to squish.... the little buggers are really tough. Only way I can do it is between two really hard items and then there's a chance they will spring out of sight. I never take the chance and just put them in water to drown.
BLAH... I hate these things! I've never seen a flea on a chicken, but today I went out to take them off the nesting box (two are broody) and when I came inside I had a pinkish/yellowish translucent flea on my wrist. I'm only use to seeing the dark ones (from when we use to have a dog).
I'm...