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    Worst mite infestation I've ever seen!

    5 percent neem to water and a bit of detergent. Every few days till under control. Doesn’t take long
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    Worst mite infestation I've ever seen!

    De on the floors (under bedding) and neem oil sprayed on perches and walls. It works great and is an organic product used to smother bugs on plants
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    The worst mite infestation i have EVER seen! Help!

    Sounds like a country nightmare. So sorry for you. I use de on the floor and neem oil sprayed on walls and perches. Don’t know how I would treat the bales. Bonfire with marshmallows? Just know you’re doing your best however it all turns out
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    Predator Guards

    Ballsy? Real balsy! I had a panther cross about 20 feet in front of me to jump on a group of hens. They went flying and the Aussies ran it off over the fence. I was frozen. Good free ranging hens. Isbar crosses. That cat had to have known I was at the barn not ten minutes before. That was...
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    Predator Guards

    Screened in patio area. Some people have pools but mine is a garden. In Florida
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    Predator Guards

    I also live on ten acres next to state forest. Have about 40 hens and roosters. Total free range on pasture and woods. Have two male Australian shepherds one intact and a newly acquired great pyrenees. The Aussies are great and the intact is fast and has done several hawk saves. Within two...
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    A Bear…

    If you use dogs like I do you’ll also need to walk the perimeter daily to have them mark their territory. Master gardener told me this years ago to keep deer away but it works for everything
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    In case you need a laugh this morning 😆…….

    A year old hen of mine jumped up on the fence yesterday and crowed. I was shocked. The roosters hang with her and feed her. I’m pretty sure she’s laid eggs
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    Wasp nests in the chicken run

    I go out at dark and knock them down. Chickens take care of the rest. My birds free range and they like to eat anything that moves!
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    Post your most handsome cockerel/rooster contest! ends June 12th 2023

    Campine rooster. The hawks fear him. The ladies love him!
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    The Great Debate: Free-Range vs. Coop-Raised Chickens

    I totally free range. Have several good roosters and two Australian shepherds. Ten acres with pasture and woods. live By state forest. Lots of predators. A panther got a lavender Orpington. Never came back after the dogs ran him off. i have gone to more flighty birds. Isbar crosses. The big meat...
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    Official BYC Poll: Why Do You Incubate/Hatch at Home?

    I like to let the hens do it. The babies have a mother that loves them and are taught free ranging by an expert. I think that’s what’s going to be important in the near future
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    Great Pyrenees - to buy or not to buy?

    Have two male australian shepherds. Never had to train not to kill. They love chasing hawks, buzzards, eagles. Will go out to rescue. Take around to mark territory on 10 acres. Learned that from a master gardener. Live by a state forest. Not much comes on the property anymore. Have occasionally...
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    Great Pyrenees - to buy or not to buy?

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    VERY Aggressive Rooster: Please Help!

    As I said earlier I have culled a rooster. He never actually landed a blow but thought about it twice. My rules are first time is the last time. However you never want to get into a fight with some animals. I have found that chickens can be trained. I use the “out” command for my herding dogs...
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