extrajordanary said:

You don't need to worry about deer or rabbits. I've grown poppies for years here in the Northwest where deer are everywhere. I do need to fence them out of my main garden, but they do NOT eat poppies (they hate the bitter taste and it's poison to them) - Sometimes, a stupid deer will "try" a taste, but they never come back. The main thing to worry about is:
a) BIRDS - they eat poppy seeds. But if you plant a bunch, and if you scratch them into the surface of the soil, they won't get them all, and a bunch will still sprout. Or start them indoors in peat pellets and transplant them once they sprout.
b) SLUGS - They eat poppy sprouts. Buy some "SLUGGO" - Apply.
c) WATER - Keep the soil moist until you see sprouts (10-14 days) Then cut back on watering frequency so the sprouts establish roots. Be very careful when watering before the sprouts come, NOT TO wash away your seeds or move them from their positions. Use a MIST SPRAYER at first until they have roots to hold them in place.
d) HUMANS - They will STEAL your poppies once the pedals drop.
For more growing tips with photos, go here :
"Growing Opium Poppies Guide"

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Informative post , i was thinking about getttin ahold of some seeds myself.