Posts by kesali

We used to make snares out of "G" piano wire when we were kids. I'm going back many decades, but I think it was "G" wire. We used them mostly for rabbits back then. If placed correctly where you know the animal is...

They may be identical to you, but not to her for some reason. Maybe if you tried mixing them together. Start with a little of the layer and each time mix a little more in.

We have many bald eagles where I am and they are no laughing matter. Messing with one will bring you great federal and state misfortune. As I stated in another thread, bald eagles can do anything they want and they always in win in...

Thanks much Barred Babies! If the grass can handle your 62, it should be able to handle my 14! At least I hope it stays at 14, but you know how chicken math goes. Second thought tells me I will not be able to keep them out of the run all...

My yard, not counting the house, garage, sheds, is about one acre. I was planning on turning my 14 6-week old pullets loose from the run in two weeks. Does this mean the lawn will eventually be gone because the grass will not be able to...

Welcome, Aaron! You'll find this a very friendly and helpful site. I have two sisters and a cousin living in various parts of Missouri. One time my sisters had me go up the Arch in St. Louis! I have never ridden an elevator that squeals,...

"...or other small animal of the types commonly maintained as household pets.” is pretty vague and you should also use this at the meeting. There are many chickens kept as household pets in this country. For instance, how about the...

Weasel!!

Unfortunate, but something you have to do. I compliment BYC and its moderators for maintaining a positive environment in the forums. Being new to chickens, the majority of what I have learned have been through these forums and the people...

Mine are five weeks old and the last nights have been in the low forties with no light. They are in a coop with pine shavings and have no problems. Tonight it is supposed to get down to 38F, but there is no electricity in their new coop....