Posts by Gypsi

I am glad this thread is still up. My first roo, my beautiful Americauna Roo. Granted my 7 year old grandson challenged him this past weekend and tried to kick him. He's never been aggressive to me before. Fortunately I was in high...

There is a roof - tin part, and chicken wire part - on my run. It doesn't always keep the sparrows out, and a rodent can get through, but while I was building the run red tailed hawks were circling above my yard, and I'd already lost a...

If your dog has half the bee appetite that 2 of mine have, you could have your own personal CCD.  My bees were hitting the holly bushes last march, and my G.Shepherd / Border collie and rott mix, both tall, were side by side,...

Well, I'm looking for an in-between path between natural and the reality of the coop / run. My present coop and run aren't movable. My dogs do a good job of deterring predators when they are out, and the smell of them deters predators...

Aw, Ridge, I'd miss you!   Gypsi

Quote: Originally Posted by bobbi-j  I agree with Beekissed. I wouldn't give treats or cuddle or coddle him. Mainly because of the posts I've seen on here about aggressive roosters. I'm just fine with my rooster...

Thank you. I don't want him to be a pet, but the ability to get him off the roost to check for mites, or to get him in the pen so I can let my dogs out, I need.  A bit skittish is fine. Very aggressive is not. I am not sure that...

Rooster taming question:  I bought Americauna chicks October 22nd. 3 are hens, but I'm pretty sure the 4th one is a rooster. Very skittish, not wanting to be handled. None are crazy about it, but this one is bigger, has pretty...

Glad the thread is still up!  I've learned so much on here. And glad I didn't cook my hens, they are laying again. 

Quote: Originally Posted by Mommy 2 Wee Ones  Oh Yes, my girls call them "Pokies". They just jump up and grab you. Our oldest dog, he runs to the edge of the property and comes hopping back, with pokies in his...