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In a message dated 6/1/08 9:52:42 AM,
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there is as much anaplasmosis here in east central Mn as there is lyme
disease.
a friesian at the barn where i board oz came down with this. he was pretty
sick for a few days, but seems
with. We
also looked into guineas, but hubby works nights/sleeps days so the noise
factor made them a no-no for us. A friend used to have turkeys and
peafowl roaming her place; no ticks there either, but the turkeys got
aggressive and scary for friends who would visit, and they would peck my
car, g
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Having birds to solve the tick problem sounds great. Do the ticks ever get
on the birds? Just curious.
Bonnie in CA
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From: kate charboneau [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 4:53
This message is from: Debby Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We can send you the fire ants from Texas...they'll take care of them.
The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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It wasn't clear if folks are talking about deer ticks or dog ticks, but if
the former, the fellow who is most knowledgable about them in CT
recommends making available insecticide treated cotton for deer mice and
white footed mice to use
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That brought me a chuckle. How about the killer bees?
Debby Stai wrote:
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We can send you the fire ants from Texas...they'll take care of them.
The FjordHorse List archives can be
This message is from: Cherrie Nolden [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We had all types of domestic birds for tick, fly and mosquito control over the
years we spent in Wisconsin. The guineas were the first attempt; ticks and flys
decreased, mosquitos stayed the same, but my husband couldn't handle the noise
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Hello Kathy -
We had a big tick problem this year and it was because the neighbors were
feeding the wild turkeys that normally would eat in our fields. We are
bringing in guinea hens to help reduce the number of ticks and weeds in our
fields. The same
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someone asked:
Perhaps the pheromones
given off by certain horses attract the ticks to certain horses and
not to others?
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You are probably on the right track. I once sat through a very long (3
day ) forage and grasslands
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I never noticed a single tick on Joe last year (and since I had him clipped
down to the skin, I think I would have. This is very good news - I have no
objections to spiders and snakes, but ticks absolutely make my skin crawl. I
am going to be hyper
This message is from: kate charboneau [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Prior to getting chickens I used to keep a pop bottle with bleach water
in it at the barn for picking over a dozen ticks off each horse each
day. Since getting chickens we are surprised when we get a couple of
ticks off a horse out
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In a message dated 3/15/2007 8:52:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
But Amy, my friend the entomologist says, What about their little cosmic
tick souls...?
Ah, but ask him... What about all their little cosmic diseases??
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In a message dated 3/15/2007 9:19:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We have ticks here in Northern Ca. But I have not seen one in at least 2
years.
Jerry,
I honestly think that's because they have all migrated North
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To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: ticks (yuck!)
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In a message dated 3/15/2007 8:52:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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But Amy, my friend the entomologist says, What about their little
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Hi, Jean. It has been the coldest March for us too -
down here south of you in Knik, Alaska.
It looks like I can finally post messages to the group
- now that I have a Yahoo acount. At least I hope I
can! lol
I have a question for
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In a message dated 3/16/07 5:39:33 PM,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Since getting chickens we are surprised when we get a couple of
ticks off a horse out of the pasture.
kate, chickens and geese and ducks are my tick remover of choice. i have a
ton
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Oh lets not even talk about tick season... It's been tick season here all
winter, even with a good hard freeze, and now that it's warming up it's
getting even worse! We have horses that have been in stalls for weeks that come
up
with ticks. Horrible
. They eat ticks and really make a
difference I am told. I have two guinea hens and no ticks. We have very
few ticks here anyhow.
Philis Anderson.. in Grand Marais, Minnesota where we have cold weather,
hard brown ground, ice and hard snow. Not good for much of anything!
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This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, at least that's one thing we don't have to worry about up here
in Interior Alaska, the only ticks around keep to the snowshoe
hares. No ticks, flys aren't problem, No fleas on our dogs, no heart
worm in dogs, no West Nile virus
would stoke the fire and curl up with some coffee and a good
book.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Ernest
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:39 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Re: ticks (yuck!)
This message is from: Jean
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One time, about 25 years ago, we had a bout of wind chill -50 degrees here
in Ohio. It wasn't all that windy, but I don't recall the actual
temperature. I had to go outside to just see what -50 felt like. I got all
bundled up with a
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Hi Rosemary,
I have a 100 gallon stock tank which is insulated with 2 blue
styrofoam panels under and around the sides. Then I built a plywood
box around that so the fjords wouldn't eat the styrofoam. It also has
a cover with a large hole
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To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: ticks (yuck!)
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
One time, about 25 years ago, we had a bout of wind chill -50 degrees here
in Ohio. It wasn't all that windy, but I don't recall
AM
Subject: Re: ticks (yuck!)
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Oh lets not even talk about tick season... It's been tick season here
all
winter, even with a good hard freeze, and now that it's warming up it's
getting even worse! We have horses that have been in stalls for weeks
06, 2004 8:27 AM
To: Fjord Digest
Subject: Ticks, hens, JR's, end of the earth
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First, let me take sincere offense to those of you who think you live at
the
end of the earth. You don't, - we do! And, Ofjords, if you guys think
you have cold
This message is from: Holly Tuck [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Northwestern Ontario has had ticks for about five
years now and had never had one until then. This year
in Manitoba they are just horrible. Hope to be able
to let the guinea fowl out next week to help that
problem. Just waiting to see
This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This is good to know. I will unpack my bags and stay here since you
have as many ticks as we do. I would sure like to escape those two
legged kind. ;^)
Tamara
Fallbrook CA
On Monday, June 7, 2004, at 06:33 AM, Peter Randall wrote:
I
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I am afraid I cannot add much to the conversation on ticks. Up here in
Ontario, Canada most of our ticks are the two-legged kind that were elected to
office.
The only thing that seems to work on them is a democratic election but alas
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For bug control on my QH mare and foal I use 1/2 cup of avon skin so soft
original bath oil, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water and 20 drops of
100% pure citronella oil (from a health food store). Shake the mixture as you
are spraying. I just
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Mare and foal...I guess I would use a fly repellent ..and I am sure we
did. Or fly masks, leg wraps and fly sheet..baby would have a hay day
removing it all:)
I just tried a new product I got from Fleet Farm..foam fly spray.went
on
of your horse. The instructors and students are all very dedicated
horsepeople.You might also get a tax deduction. There are many equine
science programs at various colleges throughout the country which you could
check out.
For ticks, and we have alot in the northeast, showsheen on the legs, tail
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Oh come on, you guys! YOU don't live at the end of the earth! Obviously, I
do!!! Here in Alaska! Of course I realize you think this is another
country!!..
But it is already 65 degrees at 7:00am here and will get to 85 or over
todayl! Much TOO
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Janne,
You are right. Ever since we traded the inland lake place for this old farm
overlooking Lake Superior we have had two less weeks of winter on either
end of the season. It was just as cold inland as you have it, but at least
we have
celebrated Newyears eve this year by having an outdoor bonfire and
sledding party, - in balmy 23 below degrees. We had a blast until about 10:30
pm. B.
Back to the ticks, - seriously, get guinea hens, - we have JR's and they leave
them alone.
Janne in warm ND.
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Central and northern Maine are another place with very few ticks,
although I hear that they are more common near the coast where
winters are milder. I've only seen 2 ticks on my horses here over
the past 15 years, and we ride in both
and sunny
Now a question.. when I go riding out in the state forest, our horses get
loaded with ticks on their legs. It would seem to me that a body wash would
be a great idea pre and post ride to repell ticks and to wash off the ones
that still jumped on for the ride. Any ideas what this body wash
This message is from: Janet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A couple of thoughts about ticks. I have noticed we never pick up any ticks
in our sheep pastures. I'm not possitive why this should be, but one theory
I have is that sheep leave little to no dead grass, which is a habitat for
small rodents
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In a message dated 6/5/2004 7:15:16 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Now a question.. when I go riding out in the state forest, our horses get
loaded with ticks on their legs. It would seem to me that a body wash would
be a great idea
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Linda,
sorry to say, but in the area you and we live, wood ticks are part of life for
at least 6 weeks in May June. I have a great solution tho, get some Guinea
hens to roam your land, they are the BEST for eating wood ticks. I have had
them for 2
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We live in N. Minnesota, near Duluth. Not as north as the Ofjords. My horses
do not seem to get ticks, but the dogs are covered with them. They go away by
mid summer.
Suzan
The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities
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In a message dated 6/4/04 8:46:35 PM,
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have NEVER had a tick problem in the 12 years I have had
horses. YUK!!!
Suggestions anyone??
Yes, Linda..move :-)
We don't have many wood ticks in northern
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The benefits of living in Alaska: No ticks on horses or dogs or people;
there ARE ticks that infest snowshoe hares and squirrels, but they never
seem to get on dogs or horses. there are no dog fleas either, altho the
Lynx have fleas and I have
This message is from: Jon A. Ofjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No fooling!
We have very few wood ticks or dog ticks because we have very little
habitat (grassy areas) and the severity of winter also seems to help. There
are moose ticks and some deer ticks, but they tend to stay on those
species
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I could believe their might not be many ticks in certain areas of N
Minnesota. They seem to be heavy in certain areas, and maybe 5 miles
away, there aren't any,, don't know the why of that one. Our cabin in
Gordon Wisconsin had heavy
horses.
YUK!!!
Suggestions anyone??
Yes, Linda..move :-)
We don't have many wood ticks in northern Minnesota.
Jon Mary Ofjord
North Coast Fjords
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Hi,
Who are you fooling about not many wood ticks in northern MN. I suppose
you will be telling us
:-)
We don't have many wood ticks in northern Minnesota.
Jon Mary Ofjord
North Coast Fjords
Grand Marais, MN 55604
This message is from: Warren Stockwell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a friend that is a chemist she tells me that Tee tree oil is a
natural deterrent for bugs. I put it in all my horse sprays ( coat
conditioner, fly spray ) I will check with her to see what she has to say
regarding ticks. If you have
This message is from: Joe Glick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We had three colts this spring. All three mares are on garlic. One was on
garlic before the colt was born and the other two were started on garlic after
the colts were born. I didn't notice any effects on any of the colts. They all
nursed, gained
and will it off-flavor the milk so the foal won't nurse?
Tamara
Fallbrook CA
On Friday, June 4, 2004, at 05:44 AM, Joe Glick wrote:
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I feed my horses garlic to help control insect bites. I seldom see
ticks on my
horses since I'm using garlic. Flys
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Brigid Wasson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We have ticks where I board. Fortunately, few get on the horses during
non-shedding season, as they attach their disgusting selves when the horses
rub on
trees and bushes. I have also noticed
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Dear Listers;
Just wanted to give you a heads up...
Last night we discovered Lena had a wood tick infestation on her tail bone that is unbelievable! We found ticks
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In a message dated 6/4/2004 4:09:19 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Last night we discovered Lena had a wood tick infestation on her tail bone
that is unbelievable! We found ticks, scabby spots and what looked like
debris left behind
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I feed my horses garlic to help control insect bites. I seldom see ticks on my
horses since I'm using garlic. Flys will land on the horses but usually don't
bite, as I don't see any signs of bites any more. I feed one ounce a day and
add
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Dear Listers;
Just wanted to give you a heads up...
Last night we discovered Lena had a wood tick infestation on her tail bone that
is unbelievable! We found ticks, scabby spots and what looked like debris
left behind by the ticks.
Of course
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Hi Robyn from MD. here. We have had a horrible time with ticks the last
couple years especially the ones who leave the little bump after being taken
off. Our vet has us treat this with warm compresses to soften then squeeze
any pus etc. out and then we
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Brewers yeast works great on dogs so I would guess it would be good for
horse ticks/fleas/mites also. It also is healthy for the horse.
Teresa
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From: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent
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Carol hope the temp went down. Just read up on ticks and see where feeding
a horse 2 T of Brewers yeast makes them less palatable to ticks. 101 temp
is slight so hope it is just upset over not getting meals. Surely the horse
has all shots so
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi,
I came home after being gone most of the day to a rather sweaty horse.
Her appetite is good, but her temp. was 101. She has a large lump
between her legs from one of the little ticks. I know since I pulled
the tick off of it. Now I
(most
or April).
Regarding ticks: They usually don't drop from trees, but do hang on tall
grasses, with their legs out and wait for a passer-by to glom onto. I
always thought they dropped from trees too, but I've since learned they
don't operate that way. Interestingly enough, one of our
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Jean Gayle wrote:
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Hi Wanda, still hoping to hear what the name of that cedar spray is???
Jean
Jean Gayle
Aberdeen, WA
[Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany
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Hi Wanda, still hoping to hear what the name of that cedar spray is???
Jean
Jean Gayle
Aberdeen, WA
[Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ]
http://www.techline.com/~jgayle
Barnes Noble Book Stores
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Wanda M Hill wrote:
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Hello list.
I have found, here in Oregon, a spray that is made out of ceder oil. It
works very well on ticks and mosquitoes.
Hi Wanda,
Could you tell
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Jean. no earthworms how in the dickens do you fish without
earthworms??? Half the fun was trying to find where the earthworms were
hiding!! Jean
Jean Gayle
Aberdeen, WA
[Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany 1946 TO
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, there are some benefits to living up here in Alaska I guess: No
ticks that infect horses, dogs or people (Ticks on Snowshoe hares and
squrrels, and hares get Tularemia), no Dog fleas (fleas on Lynx and
squirrels, don't infect dogs
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Lassesen
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 8:43 AM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Ticks
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We use Skin so Soft by Avon With sun screen for our paint boy that has a
white (no pink) nose from the sun
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We use Skin so Soft by Avon With sun screen for our paint boy that has a
white (no pink) nose from the sun.
Catherine Lassesen
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Hi Saskia,
There is a Catholic church near us that has a 'Animal Mass' outside in the
spring, where people can take their animals to be blessed. I took our Corgi
last year. There were cats, dogs, birds, goats, turtles and rabbits. I
couldn't go this
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Hello Brian...
A sales rep I talked to the other day says her company has developed a
liquid that is poured onto a horse's back, is absorbed into the horse's
skin, and provides protection against flies and ticks for 1-4 weeks
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