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I have lost alot of birds this year to fox. All times of day. Nobody free ranges unless I am outside with the rifle. I have a trap set, all I have caught so far is a skunk, raccoon, neighbors cat and a woodchuck. I put an old fashioned chicken crate behind the trap, covered the whole thing...

I hate skunks! I have a large live trap set to try and catch a rotten fox, so far only got a skunk. Of course the dog found it first, and got sprayed. I covered the trap, and finally got it shot a few hours later. I did shoot it in the head, and it did not spray. I was glad for an instant kill.

That was cool! I really want some of the light blue ones!

I'm also in upstate NY. Just love that old house of yours!

Thanks Peeps! Taking your previous advise and hoping for a good hatch. Everyone around here wants guineas, they keep pestering me to hatch some for them! My incubator temp was a little low this morning, we are only using the woodstove now for heat. I should be able to maintain steady temps...

Now for the 28 day incubator stare.....Hopefully I will find one or 2 more before the day is over!

Aw, that stinks. I have not seen the one here at all. Maybe I did hit him. Kinda hope so. Good luck, hope you get it.

I do have a dog. I don't think he is the culprit though. If he found the golf balls he would be playing with them. Totally puzzled on this one!

I check the found nest every morning before I let the guineas out. 2 out of 3 golf balls are gone again! So I put 2 more golf balls back in. Got 2 guineas eggs there today. Can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring!

I hope it has a belly ache! When I discovered the marble eggs gone, I put the golf balls in. The guineas left me 4 eggs that day. The next day I left the guineas in their run, found 3 eggs in the coop/run. Today I will put a few more golf balls in the nest before I let them out of their run...

the guinea nest is under a pretty big brush pile, fairly close to the house. Probably too close for a fox, but I do have alot of crows around! I will have an egg hunt today in the pastures!

I replaced the marble eggs with golf balls, now they are gone too! Wow!

I haven't seen a snake in a couple of years. The guineas seem to take care of them. There are some stray house cats, but I wouldn't think they would take a marble egg. Bet what ever it was has a belly ache.

I found a guinea nest fairly close to the coop a few days ago. I took out the 3 eggs and replaced them with marble eggs. I collected 3 more guinea eggs yesterday. Went out this afternoon, found 4 guinea eggs, but the marble eggs are gone. I looked all over for them, they are nowhere to be...

That too is a good idea. I had my cell phone on me yesterday, but was too busy trying to keep the 5 gallon pail at the dogs snout to get the phone! I am still so proud of my dog who came to my rescue. Hubby just asked why he is sleeping on the couch. He can sleep anywhere he wants! He is a...

Aww. Sorry to hear. I am still watching for the one pestering me.

Usually takes them at least half an hour, but that too is an idea....I would want to keep the dog focused on me and not my animals though. I will stay close to a rifle or shotgun from now on....guess I will have to keep one in the barn. Its pretty scarey having a dog come at you like that...

I will see what I can find out from the sherriff tomorrow. If he is on probation or parole, the guns are a big no no. This was a nice place to live before they moved in. (Other than being in NY that is)

Yea, I don't get it either. She is a very pretty lady, seems to be educated. 2 little kids...(both brats too) She came over a day after one of the guineas got it by the dog to see if it was ok, and the little boy, (3 years old) kicked my cat! I came right out and told him I would kick him if...

Thanks Speckledhen, appreciate it. I think it takes at least 6 months for the pistol permit in NY. I do have other weapons, just not easy to carry around fixing fence, clearing brush etc. And yes, he is dangerous. They moved here a year ago, and have been nothing but trouble. The guys...