Recent content by Rando305

A raccoon didn't seem to be concerned about night time here in Miami. Entered the pen (fairly large area); at a four week old. My wife chased it away. She said it looked very fat. I'm guessing preggers.

Thanks. It is up and ready. Any recommendations on dispatch once they are caught?

I just had a raccoon swallow a 4 week old. Middle of the day. Middle of the yard. I'm very angry. I've got a shotgun - but I don't think I'm allowed to shoot in the city limits. I have a live animal trap. Will a raccoon fall for that? What would be the best bait? How do I catch a raccoon without...

I was told yesterday that Lohmann Roosters are quite a disappointing creature. They sell them at $0.25 each. They assume they are going to feed people's pets. You might want to try a different breed for your roosters. Just the info I got yesterday when I picked up my 25 hen chicks.

I just picked up 25 chicks from Morris Hatchery in Miami. I had planned on picking up ISA browns, but they no longer carry them. They have replaced them with the Lohmann Brown. This is my first attempt at chickens. Picked up the week old chicks today. That's putting pressure on me to finish the...

I'm planning on having chickens in the backyard. Do pheasants have a sense of "home"? Will they just fly away if I don't pen them in?