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[chickadoodles]

I really appreciate the information and advice but it would be very difficult to safeguard my birds with line of sight or infrared sensors. If you saw my setup, you'd understand.
The coons have been proven to be able to get into the buildings from all sides. There are at least 6 buildings most of the time surrounded by vegetation. There aren't many line of sight paths on any side of any building with trees, berries and gardens surrounding them. Sometimes, I've seen the raccoons climb down from the trees right onto the roofs.
As an industrial electrician and automation engineer, I'm well versed in all the motion/proximity sensors yet to be invented. If I were able to put some on the perimeter of the whole property (which isn't possible) with deer, rabbits, etc. I'd be getting false alarms all night. I think I need something that works on sound.

I hope you get something that will work for you.

 

[getaclue]

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Mite strips? Please expand on this subject.

 

[ronott1]

Mite strips? Please expand on this subject.

http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/no_mite_strips.html

The mite strips go into the coops. One by the pop door and some hanging down from the roof so that it touches the chickens head. Each time they bump into the strip, it releases a bit of poison--low amount--that will kill lice and mites. I have been using them for a couple of years now and they keep the lice and mites at bay.

 

[getaclue]

Thanks Ron, I had no idea about the mite strips. Pretty nifty.

 

[ronott1]

Thanks Ron, I had no idea about the mite strips. Pretty nifty.

You are Welcome!

I makes it easier to control the buggies. still have to watch for feather lice and I do need to replace the strips every 6 months. They are supposed to last up to two years but not at my place.

 

[Arielle]

My broody accepted the eggs and nestled them where she wanted them and stayed on the nest! Wish me luck please.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OZ???? IS THAT YOU????

HIlarious!!!

Quote: THank you!!

I went out yesterday to help a FFA kid with his birds and ended up coming home with a 3 month old white turkey.... That kid is a slick salesman.

 

[drumstick diva]

Ron, regarding the mite strips - if a bird touches the strips too often would she get an overdose of the chemical? What if they are ditzy enough to bite the strip? My life is composed of "what ifs,"
But better to know going in, than find out too late. Thanks.

 

[ronott1]

Ron, regarding the mite strips - if a bird touches the strips too often would she get an overdose of the chemical? What if they are ditzy enough to bite the strip? My life is composed of "what ifs,"
But better to know going in, than find out too late. Thanks.

The insecticide is Permethrin and is toxic to insects but non toxic to animals. The amount is very low too. I have been using them for two plus years in the main coop and three hutches and have had no sick chickens. They have not been eaten yet.

Maybe blue is not a color the will peck at?

 

[subhanalah]

The insecticide is Permethrin and is toxic to insects but non toxic to animals. The amount is very low too.  I have been using them for two plus years in the main coop and three hutches and have had no sick chickens. They have not been eaten yet.

Maybe blue is not a color the will peck at?

permethrins are deadly to cats. Do not use them on or near your cats!
Just a side not to Rontt's post.

Sorry for the intrusion, "Old Folks" lol

 

[ronott1]

permethrins are deadly to cats. Do not use them on or near your cats!
Just a side not to Rontt's post.

Sorry for the intrusion, "Old Folks" lol

Thanks!

You are always helpful and welcome. I do not let the cats near the chickens....That is a bad combination.