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post #51 of 69
1/7/10 at 8:55pm

What to say. I am stunned at the hugeness of your loss. Truly. I'm so sorry.

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post #52 of 69
1/8/10 at 4:47am

So, so sorry for all your losses....sad

Me,DH, 2 DS, 4 dogs, 1 parakeet, 1 parrotlet, 2 frogs, 19 hens, 1 roo, 2 turks, 28 ducks (9 calls, 2 kcs, 3 runners, 3 scovy, 2 Mandy, 4 teal,1 wood duck, 2 rouen, 1 pekin) 3 geese (1 Embden, 1 Sebastopol, 1 toulouse), 1 Flem Giant Rabbit, 1 Neth. Dwarf rabbit, 2 sugar glider.  http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=22826-my-home-for-sale

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Me,DH, 2 DS, 4 dogs, 1 parakeet, 1 parrotlet, 2 frogs, 19 hens, 1 roo, 2 turks, 28 ducks (9 calls, 2 kcs, 3 runners, 3 scovy, 2 Mandy, 4 teal,1 wood duck, 2 rouen, 1 pekin) 3 geese (1 Embden, 1 Sebastopol, 1 toulouse), 1 Flem Giant Rabbit, 1 Neth. Dwarf rabbit, 2 sugar glider.  http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=22826-my-home-for-sale

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post #53 of 69
1/8/10 at 7:11am

You worked very hard to keep those birds safe- I must say I'm shocked at the lengths the bobcat went to, to acquire your birds.  There have been sightings here and also reports of weasels- I find myself checking the run before entering the barn/coop, and checking for tiny holes and anywhere that a creature could gain access. I know I could not keep out a bear, that's my greatest fear. I'm so sorry about your Orps they are lovely birds and I hope in time you can rebuild.  I'm also very glad neith of you was injured by the bobcat.  Bobcats tend to be solitary hunters in winter, preferring rabbit but when rabbit populations are down they will even hunt pigs.  I know you will watch for others and I hope you never have to suffer this again.  hmm

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Focussing on the black Australorp.  Facebook page under Linda Pattison.

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post #54 of 69
1/8/10 at 2:04pm
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I cleaned up the coop, and the final tally is:

7 Buff Orpington hens
6 Catalpa Black Orpingtons
3 Blue Orpington pullets
17 Lav Orpingtons
1 Bourbon Red tom
1 Lemon Cuckoo project rooster
1 guinea
1 Langshan pullet
1 Blue Cochin hen
3 Ray Valentine Cuckoo Marans hens

That stupid cat killed over $750 worth of birds and didn't eat a single one.

I think we'll secure the perimeter with landmines in future, the coop is almost Fort Knox.

This is where she got in.  The gate is 8' tall:

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/3798_dscn1226.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/3798_dscn1227.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/3798_dscn1228.jpg



We'll be putting the toughest wire we can find over the panels and replace the chicken wire also.


Edited by Cara - 1/8/10 at 2:32pm
Mama to a Bloodhound, a Labradork, a GSP, 2 Black Mouth Curs; a cat; Lav Silkies; Chocolate OEGBs; Pekin Ducks; Embden and American Blue Geese; Bourbon Red turkeys; guineas; dairy goats; and 4 Quarter Horses! 

Working on rebuilding my Orpingtons after a bobcat wipeout.
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Mama to a Bloodhound, a Labradork, a GSP, 2 Black Mouth Curs; a cat; Lav Silkies; Chocolate OEGBs; Pekin Ducks; Embden and American Blue Geese; Bourbon Red turkeys; guineas; dairy goats; and 4 Quarter Horses! 

Working on rebuilding my Orpingtons after a bobcat wipeout.
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post #55 of 69
1/9/10 at 6:41pm

Sometimes there is no words for the shock snd hurt we feel:hugs  Even tears don't do it. hit  we just feel a trememndous loss.  God bless you and help you to have another bunch of babies that need you as you need them.  Gloria Jean

  Love 1 hb,,  my children, many grands, one spoiled rotten cat,  mtns, chicks, crochet, lots of friends. My hens and a few sweet roos      NPIP 55928

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  Love 1 hb,,  my children, many grands, one spoiled rotten cat,  mtns, chicks, crochet, lots of friends. My hens and a few sweet roos      NPIP 55928

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post #56 of 69
1/12/10 at 3:05am

The electric poultry netting from premier is awesome.  I was lucky enough to pick some up used, and I wish I had enough for the whole property! 

It allows me to rest a little easier.  Nothing is foolproof, but I do feel better.  I am sorry for your loss, that's a lot of nice birds to lose in one fell swoop.

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post #57 of 69
1/12/10 at 4:15am

Who would have ever thought you could have a problem with that set up?  Im so sorry.

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post #58 of 69
1/12/10 at 4:22am

I am sooo sorry. I can't even imagine losing all of my birds hit What a horrific loss hugs

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AUCTIONS UP RIGHT NOW- 6+ BLRW test eggs
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I bought the farm...
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post #59 of 69
1/12/10 at 4:25am

Cara... I am without words.   I am soooo devastated for you.
(((hugs))))
Diana

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post #60 of 69
1/12/10 at 4:36am

Unbelievable.  Looking at the pictures of your coop, I would never have thought.  We have had raccoons tear through the regular hexagon chicken wire to get to chickens...even though it left them bloody!  So sorry, I know that sickening feeling.  At the very least you don't have to worry that you could have done more...I can't imagine anyone thinking that you had left them in danger in that pen. 
Do you have a dog?  That's about the only additional protection that I imagine might help in the future.

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