Posts by montyhp

I get mine from folks off Craigslist.  Look at your area and nearby rural areas.  Even in NY city, you should be able to find some in nearby rural areas.Montyhp

Really good thread, really made me think.There is no animal control in our area.There is a lot of rabies. I will not handle traps containing wild mammals (skunks, racoons, possums) and definitely not release them due to the increased...

They all seem fine today. I guess Lantana berries are not deadly.montyhpQuote:Originally Posted by montyhp I'll let you know about Lantana berries, my chickens attacked some lantana bushes today.  So far they look fine.Montyh[

I'll let you know about Lantana berries, my chickens attacked some lantana bushes today.  So far they look fine.Montyh[

Here is another option:http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95573Montyhp

Quote:Originally Posted by JennsPeeps Chickens explore the world with their beaks.  For them, everything in their enviroment is put through a rigorous flow chart:PECK, is is edible? ->Yes -> peck again to consume. ...

Anyone know how alfalfa stacks up?  I know it is high in calcium.Montyhp

Quote:Originally Posted by nateschisler <snip>  Now I'm contemplating planting the thing in one spot, and then construting a run that would be 10'x60'.  My goal here is to allow the chickens to free range to an...

Quote:Originally Posted by phoenixmama Darn it.  I had DH dig out our Thompson grapes that were inside the chicken run, because I thought I read somewhere that the grape leaves were toxic.  Oh well, what's done is...

I'm in south texas, 22 LR is down right feminine down here, but the neighbors don't even hear it and it does the job.I have caught and released plenty of critters, but with all the rabies, I won't take any chances.  I need to draw...