• HorikBrun@kbin.earth
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    2 days ago

    Chickens are awesome. But they don’t ged rid of ticks, they can get mites, and they attract hawks, skunks, raccoons, and foxes.

    Guinea hens eat ticks tho, and are also very entertaining. And a little bigger, hold off against some predators.

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      An attack cassowary is a great addition to any domestic fowl pen. Make the egg laying spots accessible from outside containment, cassowary care not for peace with humans.

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      My buddy’s chickens annihilated his dog’s fleas, no other intervention needed. I was a little stunned that they could catch those tiny things in numbers enough to make a difference. They did!