World Champion Tick Eater

[Daddoo]

Relocated my homestead to the great free state of South Dakota. Never delt much with ticks in large #'s in the Pacific NW. Is there a breed of chicken that is the world champion tick eater? Dogs coming in with ticks daily, I know I'll always have ticks so increasing my flock for pest control and extra food win, win.

Thanks

 

[Smokerbill]

I heard that Guinea fowl are some of the best tick eaters you can get. Don't know if any chickens are comparable.

 

[Iluveggers]

I second Guinea fowl. They are noisy and wild, but will take care of all your ticks.

 

[Mrs. K]

If your dogs are outside, you really need to treat them with tick medicine, or they will be covered in ticks.

An all my life resident of SD.

Mrs K