CntryBoy777
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The skeeters are prolific here with the warm temps and plenty of moisture....and the ticks seem plentiful too, I may need to get some more birds to increase the control method....
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Alaskan
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some breeds are better at that than others... which are you thinking of trying ?The skeeters are prolific here with the warm temps and plenty of moisture....and the ticks seem plentiful too, I may need to get some more birds to increase the control method....
CntryBoy777
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We will add a variety next time we get some...it'll be about 12-14 chickens and 12 or so more ducks....
Bruce
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I figured you would get some Guineas!
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Alaskan
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I second the guinea vote...We will add a variety next time we get some...it'll be about 12-14 chickens and 12 or so more ducks....
but if you want to stay with chickens, I think dark brown Leghorns would be excellent at bug foraging.
Those fat quiet ladies like Marans just wouldn't work as hard.
CntryBoy777
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I certainly haven't ruled them out...I'd love to have some....just have to see how things go....
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Alaskan
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haven't ruled what out? The guineas? Or the Leghorns?I certainly haven't ruled them out...I'd love to have some....just have to see how things go....
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Alaskan
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My incubator at present. All bantams. I just put them in Saturday.
Wheaten Ameraucana rooster over hens of the same, plus a blue Wyandotte (slight off white), white leghorn (pure white), Rhode Island Red (light brown).
Wheaten Ameraucana rooster over hens of the same, plus a blue Wyandotte (slight off white), white leghorn (pure white), Rhode Island Red (light brown).
CntryBoy777
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The guineas....
Bruce
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I mentioned the Guineas because I know @CntryBoy777 has had them in the past. I've been shying away due to the racket they (presumably) make.
