YES IT CAN! In fact, I ran out of leaves over the winter, bought a bale of straw... Got mites!
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Oh, that's an idea. You can get a bundle of store bought from the pet stores. I know it is much more expensive, but, in the nest boxes, and it lasts quite some time in the nests until you get the broody with chicks in it.
Wow, so Stunning. I have yet to find someone that has those here, have to settle for the Blue Australorp's. I found a lady that has them, but she has trouble guaranteeing blues as they are all in together. I like the tailed look too, and you are right about the mortality, I'm happy as long as they are healthy, blue eggs is a bonus!