The preliminary results are in for the “ticks and chicks” study.  The tick population was highest in May, which matches peaks typically found in Ohio.  Some of the horses appear to be more susceptible to ticks than others.  There were fewer ticks found on the horses when chickens were present.  Predation on the chickens is and will continue to be a challenge.  A more controlled study will be conducted in May 2019.

–Jennifer