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Local Surgeon Dr. Richard Ricca Releases Quail In Watermill To Fight Ticks

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Dr. Ricca's quail at six weeks old.
Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.
Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.
Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.
Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.
Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at six weeks old.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

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Local Surgeon Dr. Richard Ricca Releases Quail In Watermill To Fight Ticks

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Local Surgeon Dr. Richard Ricca Releases Quail In Watermill To Fight Ticks

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