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I was counting back and realized that my leghorns are 14 weeks! We are getting so close! I feel like I finally belong on this thread haha.
In other news, I am really struggling with free-ranging. Caught dogs going after my girls again yesterday. They managed to pluck a few feathers but thankfully no serious injuries or losses. My babies (4 weeks) are doing well and the older members of the flock are doing very well around them with supervision. I did lose one randomly the other day but I have no idea what caused it. My guess is choking. It was my Ameraucana chick that I had purchased to replace the one we lost to those same two dogs a few months back. If I could gather my wits enough to get the airsoft gun those dogs would be getting a pop in the hieny. I would rather not shoot to kill unless I have to, but I am getting close.
Anyways, 4 more weeks or so and I should be getting some eggs!
In other news, I am really struggling with free-ranging. Caught dogs going after my girls again yesterday. They managed to pluck a few feathers but thankfully no serious injuries or losses. My babies (4 weeks) are doing well and the older members of the flock are doing very well around them with supervision. I did lose one randomly the other day but I have no idea what caused it. My guess is choking. It was my Ameraucana chick that I had purchased to replace the one we lost to those same two dogs a few months back. If I could gather my wits enough to get the airsoft gun those dogs would be getting a pop in the hieny. I would rather not shoot to kill unless I have to, but I am getting close.
Anyways, 4 more weeks or so and I should be getting some eggs!