I can't afford a pro out here......it's app 200.00 a whack....and no, I don't like killing anything either but sure got my nerve up after walking out the door the year we have an influx of them and a wet, sick baby one was curled up less than a foot away from me by the flower pot on the front...
We are listed as having one of the highest rabies issues in the entire western hemisphere. We had a year of sick skunks, with dens all over. This year we trapped one using marshallow, an egg and cat food in a live trap. You're not allowed to catch and release here.....
We've had major issues with a skunk and woodrats/packrats. After trapping the skunk, two hatches and several baby chicks were eaten. I put a cam on in the evening and it's rats! They are so much harder to get rid of and are too smart for traps.....They also fit in smaller holes and eat through...
Welcome also from another newbie on this thread! Also a newbie or plain old senior moments at PMs! I sent the wrong PM meant for cochix to someone else. Geeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
@ COChix I sure hope you got the info ?
I sent her an email via the CL addy I had an it was returned. I'll do some digging and see if there's another way to reach her. I'm sorry:( Still looking. I know where she lives but do not know her well enough to just show up.......
I know of a lady who MAY have some. BUT the roos are blacks, blues and splashes. I got my black roo from her. I'll send her an email and ask. Not sure she does the hatching eggs thing
Wow, no more small hatches. I was gone on a family ER and a friend was setting a few here and there for me..........................Finally got down to spreading the hatches every 10-15 days again.
Last hatch was 2 Silkies with EEs. The Silkies...................coming up on a week old and...
Beautiful!!!!! No other words needed. BTW i did look for VetRx to keep on hand and the store didn't have any in stock. Happy camper right now. Flock is well, no issues except one or possibly two egg eaters. They're getting a bit of kefir added in for a treat and prob's but everyone is happy and...
I've been reading up on having a system like this and am about to take the plunge:) The construction with lighting would be the expense part so it's taking a bit to put it all down on paper. Just had a new crow ourselves.....selling 2 Anconas. They lay and crow @ 3 months...........but their...
@ LS we're using a cool mist vaporizer set high above on two areas above 4 coops.. got it down now after several days it seems..it does not get any of the flock wet and only using it during day and early eve. They turn off auto if i only put a small amount of water oxine in the bottom. The thing...
@LS..........I read upping their protein some helps. I did an 18 (mixed 20% with 16%) for over a month, then cut back around 6 weeks due to the birds looking fat.........I don't have a clue if that helped just read up on some ways to keep it up. They have Oyster shell openly available and ACV in...
Thank you and happy to hear you ordered some also:) We'll have to compare notes. I ordered a second batch from Animal Revival Health (first one from Amazon, then realized I would be using it in a couple large areas over time) the first one hopefully will arrive early....................crossing...
You're very welcome csilkies:) I have been pouring over the info for days on end. Mold is an issue that terrifies me and I used to think "oh it's just a little mold............" Ha! When it almost kills you and then you battle to rid that and candida from your body, you don't forget these...
I am spread a little thin LOL. I used to drive trucks in TX and NM. Long distance relationship in CO. Now in CO and always running to all the other states to help ill family members..............works great if I have reliable chicken sitters :)