Posts by dirtdoctor

You don't have a fogger, but...  You can pick up a CHEEP atomizer ie.  Humidifier that runs on a vibrating atomizer plate.    Hydroponic stores sell the disc atomizer for about 10 bucks.. they have different sizes...

Don't mess around with the poisonous ones.. get a .22  with snake shot..  simple.. final. We have rattlers around here.. mostly we can hear them.. the gopher snakes well, we capture them and release them elsewhere on the property.

Go to TSC  buy one of those two for one traps.   Adjust the pan and trigger so it closes properly.  Then   wire it open.... bait it with catfood.  Then let the critter go in and out several...

Been living frugal for years...  Times are tough and its amazing how much great stuff is at our local thrift stores.. Were on the Central Coast California.. lots of wealthy folks tossing barely used clothing.  So its been a...

Hollister here...   Chickenstock.. umm sounds interesting.    currently we have 15 breeds and tons of mutts, 140 plus chickens.. freerangers... Egg sales 30 doz a week. Jack

GO TO X10.com    They have cameras that us infrared  NO FLASH..  cheap too.    But get it close to the entrance so you can see the face of the cretian.  Or get some NASTY EGGS... and keep in the...

Welcome!Im on the Central Coast.. How steep are your hills?  We have a chicken tractor that works great on hills, drop me a email and we can talk.JAckdirtdoctorjak@  AOL.com    Put it all together.

If you can get some old GIL NET from the fishermen,  you can string it above the area where your birds are.. the hawk will hit it and LEARN.   Worked for us.  My son picked up a BALL of netting for free.. it was...

The plastic mesh that you cover your fruit trees with ... twist it in a roll, and drape it around on the ground make a circle around your hens... the snake will start going thru it and get all trapped up...  Also Sticky boards will...

Welcome to the BYC....    Enjoy Jack