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The above, and then build a heap of cage traps around the entrance, build a stun trap around that, and then send in a single dwarf to lure them out, to help them survive by creating a preserve

That's about it, really. Although, does peace everywhere mean I won't get necromancers?

1) Yes, but the opposite is also true. Sometimes my second (or even first) wave consists of two dwarves.
2) Most migrants (miners seem fine) seem to show up with absolutely no labors (other than medical & hauling) turned off, regardless of skill. Most also seem to have at least some military skill, such as armor-using. I get the feeling most of my miners come from my abandoned forts, though.

and I have 8 miners...

and 2 picks...

http://pokemon.supercheats.com/artwork/260.png ?

On the plus side, once the baby bits rot you can use the bones for dwarf crafts!

or a mask.

Now, I know it's significantly harder to weaponize, but won't Ice sculpturization also kill the clowns?