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kitla
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I spotted a nest of redmite today, luckily confined to a little crack on the perch, so easily dealt with. I thought it might be interesting for anyone that hasnt experienced them yet to see what to look for. Cracks & knott holes in perches are a favourite spot - put on your glasses or grab a magnifying glass & have a good look.
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Note the tiny white specks around the crack, that's redmite poo & is the first thing I spotted. Enlarge the photo a bit & there they are )de:
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Squish them & they're full of blood - chook blood!
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
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I remember Manda recommending cheap coca cola in the coop gets rids of redmite
The Pink Ladies..Audrey,Ingrid-Bergman,Madeleline,Norma-Jean,Dora,Janice,Jo,Robyn,Chrissy and Joyce
The Peds…Mork,Mindy,Bell,Saphire &
Vorky ,Blueped,Ginger,Ninger &Linky

Sunny Clucker was ere July 12-21 2012
Sunny Clucker was ere July 6 2016 to Sept 9th 2017
Sunny Clucker is here , rehomed Aug 18th 2018/

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