I have 3 acres adjacent to my grandparents 69 acre property. We got chicks and a duck in April so we have some nice size animals on out hands now.
Ive have been letting them roam during the day because we have not had any issues. Before letting them roam while I was at work, it had just been letting them out on weekends and after work just to let them stretch their legs and see what would happen. After seeing how well they did out and about without incident, I decided to let them roam everyday this week while I was at work… came home yesterday to only 2 chickens… no second Blck star or peking duck… Im so mad at myself, but mu husband s going to fence in an area this weekend
Just thought I'd share my loss. If you live in a wooded area, I guess you can only expect that a coyote or some other predator might get them! Keep your babies safe!
BTW didn't mention they have a coop they all share. Needless to say, they upside down water was much cleaner this morning due to sans duck last night.
Ive have been letting them roam during the day because we have not had any issues. Before letting them roam while I was at work, it had just been letting them out on weekends and after work just to let them stretch their legs and see what would happen. After seeing how well they did out and about without incident, I decided to let them roam everyday this week while I was at work… came home yesterday to only 2 chickens… no second Blck star or peking duck… Im so mad at myself, but mu husband s going to fence in an area this weekend
Just thought I'd share my loss. If you live in a wooded area, I guess you can only expect that a coyote or some other predator might get them! Keep your babies safe!
BTW didn't mention they have a coop they all share. Needless to say, they upside down water was much cleaner this morning due to sans duck last night.
