The rain gauge says just under 3" at the house. The neighbors little dachshund was taken by something right after the storm, that makes 3 small dogs gone in the neighborhood in about a year. We have a little Yorkie who doesn't go out without supervision. She's getting older so she only goes about 3' into the yard and doesn't waste time getting back into the house.
We've seen two large dogs roaming but only catch glances as they run away. Looks like a boxer and some type of hound. I haven't lost any birds yet but the neighbors coop has a 3' hole in the wire and they are once again without chickens. They only keep about 3-4, I've got about 25 8 week old pullets so I've offered them a few once they get repairs done. I prefer to catch the loose dogs to verify if they belong to someone but will do what has to be done if they start killing chickens. I hate not letting the chickens roam their yard but I'm tired of starting back at square one.
The highlight of my week (other than the rain) was the identification of the last few birds from my original assortment. I'd been going through the list of standard breeds that were supposed to be chosen and had ruled out every one. After looking at the more expensive birds (I won't go as far as the hatchery and call them rare) I have a nice quartet, 3 hens 1 rooster, of silver pencilled rocks. Probably not a breed I'd have picked on my own but nice looking birds.
Hope everyone gets a little of the rain this week. I'll be happy with one or two more light showers.
We've seen two large dogs roaming but only catch glances as they run away. Looks like a boxer and some type of hound. I haven't lost any birds yet but the neighbors coop has a 3' hole in the wire and they are once again without chickens. They only keep about 3-4, I've got about 25 8 week old pullets so I've offered them a few once they get repairs done. I prefer to catch the loose dogs to verify if they belong to someone but will do what has to be done if they start killing chickens. I hate not letting the chickens roam their yard but I'm tired of starting back at square one.
The highlight of my week (other than the rain) was the identification of the last few birds from my original assortment. I'd been going through the list of standard breeds that were supposed to be chosen and had ruled out every one. After looking at the more expensive birds (I won't go as far as the hatchery and call them rare) I have a nice quartet, 3 hens 1 rooster, of silver pencilled rocks. Probably not a breed I'd have picked on my own but nice looking birds.
Hope everyone gets a little of the rain this week. I'll be happy with one or two more light showers.
